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.