Jobs in Cardiff, United Kingdom

We are a leading UK law firm renowned for our commitment to excellence, client service, and delivering innovative legal solutions. Our firm is recognised for its collaborative and dynamic working environment, offering high-quality legal advice to a diverse range of clients, from multinational corporations and financial institutions to SMEs, start-ups and high-net-worth individuals. We pride ourselves on fostering professional growth, encouraging innovation, and maintaining an inclusive and supportive culture.

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our national law firm's Employment & HR team at our Cardiff head office. This is an ideal opportunity for a recent law graduate or someone looking for their first legal role within a law firm.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced legal environment, supporting experienced fee earners, on a wide variety of employment law matters. This role provides a strong foundation for those seeking a career in law and looking to progress toward a training contract.

Our Employment & HR team delivers commercially focused, strategic support across the full spectrum of workplace and people management issues. We advise a broad client base, including listed companies, private businesses, public bodies, and senior executives, on matters ranging from employee relations and disputes to workforce strategy and executive arrangements.

Our national team of experienced practitioners provides clear, pragmatic guidance tailored to our clients’ commercial objectives and workplace culture. In addition to legal advice, we offer HR audits, in-house training, and coaching to enhance compliance, leadership, and HR capability.

• Obtain employment-related documents (e.g., contracts, policies, tribunal documents) in accordance with fee earner (FE) instructions.

• Manage team mailboxes, log correspondence from ACAS, employment tribunals, and opposing parties, and track deadlines and key dates.

• Assist with scanning, electronic filing, and archiving of documentation, ensuring accurate and accessible case files.

• Assist with pre-opening checklists and ensure all compliance and risk checks are completed prior to file opening.

• Prepare and issue standardised client care and engagement documents under supervision.

• Track new client/matter openings and ensure all required KYC and onboarding documentation is received and properly filed.

• Assist with the preparation of bundles and documentation for employment tribunals and hearings.

• Liaise with clients to obtain relevant background information and documentation for ongoing matters.

• Draft and format standard letters, schedules of loss, and basic witness statement templates for fee earner review.

• Organise and manage storage of original signed contracts, settlement agreements, and tribunal orders.

• Track and follow up on outstanding undertakings, settlement payments, or tribunal directions.

• Assist with ensuring accurate time recording and compliance with internal quality procedures.

• Support the collation and organisation of case documents, including for disclosure or data room purposes.

• Maintain and update the department’s precedent and template document database.

• Assist with conflict checks and completion of risk assessment documentation.

• Prepare files for closure and support the archiving process in line with firm policies.

• Assist with logging of incoming payments (e.g., settlement funds) and help set up payment instructions as required.

• A law degree or equivalent qualification (or studying toward one).

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

• Clear written and verbal communication.

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work effectively in a busy team environment.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Previous experience in a legal or administrative role (e.g., internship, placement, or paralegal support).

• An interest in pursuing a legal career, including a future training contract.

• A supportive and collaborative team environment.

• Exposure to a wide range of commercial real estate transactions.

• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

• Clear progression pathways within the firm, including the opportunity to apply for a training contract.

If you’re interested in this role and looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application detailing your experience and suitability for the role. For a confidential discussion, please contact our recruitment team. We look forward to welcoming a talented professional to our growing team.