Legal Services Assistant

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Sheffield is looking for a highly organised individual to join their Legal Services team. This pivotal role requires providing administrative support, ensuring compliance with legislation, and managing correspondence. The ideal candidate will have A-level qualifications or equivalent, strong IT skills, and be a clear communicator. Benefits include generous annual leave and health programmes.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension schemes

Health and wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Minimum A-level or equivalent education.
• Experience at an NVQ Level 4 or relevant professional experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other IT tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent administrative support to the Legal Services Director.
• Manage diaries and handle correspondence.
• Liaise with external bodies effectively.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Clear communicator

Team player

Education

A-level or equivalent education

NVQ Level 4 or relevant experience

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly organised individual to join our Legal Services team. In this vital role, you will support the Legal Services Director in ensuring compliance with legislation and court deadlines, while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality. You will report to the Paralegal.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent administrative support to the Legal Services Director
• Minute meetings, manage diaries, and handle incoming/outgoing correspondence
• Liaise with external bodies including NHS Resolution, Coroners, Local Authorities, and barristers' chambers
• Facilitate and process disclosure requests for civil and criminal matters, ensuring accurate logging and tracking
• Review and redact documentation for disclosure in line with legal and confidentiality requirements
• Prepare and check legal documents with precision and attention to detail

Qualifications

• A-level or equivalent education
• NVQ Level 4 or relevant experience
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office, email, databases)
• Clear communicator and team player

About Sheffield Children's

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise. We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey. Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported. As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

Benefits

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.