Legal Assistant - Employment | York
Looking for your next step in a legal support role? We're working with a well-established law firm in York who are looking to welcome a Legal Assistant to join their Employment team.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is highly organised, digitally confident and enjoys working in a busy environment, providing essential support to legal professionals while helping deliver an excellent service to clients.
The opportunity
- Support clients from their initial enquiry through to the conclusion of their legal matter.
- Manage digital files, documentation, client onboarding and compliance checks.
- Prepare correspondence, legal documents and case-related financial records.
- Assist with casework, basic legal research, diary management and general administration.
- Work closely with colleagues to meet deadlines and ensure records are accurate and up to date.
About you
- Strong administrative and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail.
- Ideally, at least six months' experience in a Legal Assistant or legal administrative role, with an interest in developing your career within the legal sector.
- Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel, and comfortable learning new digital systems.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Able to manage competing priorities, work to deadlines and use your own initiative.
- A professional, adaptable approach with a willingness to learn and develop.
What's on offer?
- The opportunity to join an established law firm in York.
- Exposure to Employment law and the chance to develop your legal knowledge.
- The opportunity to work alongside experienced legal professionals.
- A varied role where you can make a real contribution to the team's day-to-day work.
- Scope to develop your skills and grow within the role.
If you're organised, confident with technology and looking to develop your career within a legal environment, we'd love to hear from you.
How to Apply
For more information about this Legal Assistant opportunity, contact Chloe Murphy on 0113 467 9783 or email chloe.murphy@saccomann.com, or contact Stacy Ellis on 0113 467 9781 or email stacy.ellis@saccomann.com.