Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant – Litigation & Dispute Resolution Leeds | Hybrid Working An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Legal Assistant to join the Litigation & Dispute Resolution team of a leading international law firm based in Leeds. This is a fantastic role for someone with previous legal experience who is looking to develop a long-term career within a top-tier legal environment. You'll work alongside experienced lawyers on a broad range of complex and high-profile disputes, investigations and regulatory matters, gaining valuable hands-on experience from day one. This is a varied, hands-on position where you'll become an integral part of a busy and collaborative team. You'll support solicitors and partners on a range of contentious matters while developing your legal knowledge, commercial awareness and practical experience. The role offers excellent exposure to legal proceedings, client-facing work and complex case management, with opportunities to attend court hearings, client meetings, conferences with Counsel and witness interviews. Key Responsibilities Supporting solicitors and partners with the day-to-day management of litigation matters Preparing court bundles, hearing packs and supporting documentation Drafting first versions of witness statements, chronologies and other legal documents Conducting legal and factual research Attending court hearings, client meetings, conferences with Counsel and witness interviews, taking detailed notes and recording follow-up actions Managing case files and ensuring document management systems remain up to date Proofreading, formatting and cross-referencing legal documents Assisting with billing, financial administration and matter reporting Supporting business development initiatives, client events and training activities The successful candidate will have: Previous legal experience within a law firm Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to work Excellent written and verbal communication skills The confidence to build effective relationships with colleagues and clients A genuine interest in developing a long-term career within the legal profession What's on Offer Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package Hybrid and flexible working Outstanding training and career development opportunities Exposure to complex, high-quality legal work A supportive, collaborative and inclusive working environment Genuine long-term progression opportunities within a leading international law firm If you're looking to take the next step in your legal career and want to gain exposure to high-quality litigation work, please apply now!