Legal Assistant - York
<br /><strong>Legal Assistant</strong><br /><strong>Location:</strong> York<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> £24,000 - £25,000 per annum (depending on experience)<br /><strong>Job Type:</strong> Full-time, Permanent<br /><br /><strong>Join Our Growing Team</strong><br /><br />We are a friendly and well-established law firm based in York, looking for a motivated and organised Legal Assistant to join our busy team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to develop a long-term career within the legal profession.<br />We are particularly interested in candidates who have previous experience working in a legal environment; however, we will also consider applicants with strong administrative experience, excellent organisational skills, and a genuine interest in building a career in law.<br /><br /><strong>The Role</strong><br /><br />As a Legal Assistant, you will provide essential support to our solicitors and fee earners, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of client matters.<br /><br />Your responsibilities will include: <ul> <li>Preparing legal documents and correspondence</li><li>Managing client files and maintaining accurate records</li><li>Liaising with clients and third parties in a professional manner</li><li>Answering telephone enquiries and providing administrative support</li><li>Diary management and arranging appointments</li><li>General office administration and document management</li></ul> <br /><strong>About You</strong><br /><br />The ideal candidate will have: <ul> <li>Previous experience in a legal assistant, legal secretary or other legal support role (desirable)</li><li>Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>A professional, friendly and proactive approach</li><li>Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office</li><li>The ability to manage a varied workload and work effectively as part of a team</li></ul> Candidates without legal experience who can demonstrate exceptional administrative skills, a willingness to learn and a genuine interest in the legal profession are also encouraged to apply.<br /><br /><strong>What We Offer</strong> <ul> <li>Competitive salary of <strong>£24,000 - £25,000</strong></li><li>Full training and ongoing support</li><li>20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays</li><li>When a Bank Holiday falls on a Monday you receive the Tuesday off as additional holiday</li><li>A friendly, supportive working environment</li><li>Genuine opportunities for career progression within the firm</li><li>Training and development for the right candidate, with the potential to progress into more senior legal support or fee-earning roles</li></ul> <br />If you are looking to join a supportive law firm where your contribution will be valued and your career can develop, we would be delighted to hear from you.<br />