Legal Assistant - York

Legal Assistant
Location: York
Salary: £24,000 - £25,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Join Our Growing Team

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.
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.

The Role

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.

Your responsibilities will include: • Preparing legal documents and correspondence

• Managing client files and maintaining accurate records


• Liaising with clients and third parties in a professional manner


• Answering telephone enquiries and providing administrative support


• Diary management and arranging appointments


• General office administration and document management

About You

The ideal candidate will have: • Previous experience in a legal assistant, legal secretary or other legal support role (desirable)

• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• A professional, friendly and proactive approach


• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office


• The ability to manage a varied workload and work effectively as part of a team

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.

What We Offer • Competitive salary of £24,000 - £25,000

• Full training and ongoing support


• 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays


• When a Bank Holiday falls on a Monday you receive the Tuesday off as additional holiday


• A friendly, supportive working environment


• Genuine opportunities for career progression within the firm


• Training and development for the right candidate, with the potential to progress into more senior legal support or fee-earning roles

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.

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