Litigation Legal Assistant: Organized, Proactive Support

Confidential; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Impression is recruiting a Legal Assistant to support the Litigation team in York. This permanent, full-time role offers a clear pathway to build experience in a professional legal environment.

The successful candidate will handle day-to-day administrative tasks, support with employment law matters, manage client files and onboarding, and maintain accurate records while upholding client service standards. Salary is £25,000–£28,000 with 25 days leave and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Administrative or secretarial experience in a legal or professional environment.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication with clients and colleagues.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and quick to learn new systems.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide day to day administrative and secretarial support to solicitors within the Employment team.
• Assist with progression and administration of employment law matters, ensuring files and documentation are up to date.
• Open, maintain and close client files using the firm's case management systems.
• Coordinate client onboarding, including ID verification and AML checks.
• Prepare, format and amend legal documents, correspondence and other important paperwork.
• Act as a first point of contact for client enquiries, ensuring professional and efficient communications.
• Assist with diary management, meeting arrangements, billing and general accounts administration.
• Maintain accurate records and confidential information; follow departmental processes.
• Work with colleagues across the department to ensure efficient service.

Skills

Administrative Skills

Secretarial Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

MS Office

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Impression is recruiting a Legal Assistant to support the Litigation team in York. This permanent, full-time role offers a clear pathway to build experience in a professional legal environment.

The successful candidate will handle day-to-day administrative tasks, support with employment law matters, manage client files and onboarding, and maintain accurate records while upholding client service standards. Salary is £25,000–£28,000 with 25 days leave and a pension scheme.