Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant

• Annual Salary: Competitive
• Location: York, Clifton Moor
• Job Type: Monday to Friday 9-5pm
• Sector: Agricultural

We are seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant/Administrator to join our client an established legal firm based in Clifton Moor, York. This role offers a varied and engaging experience, providing crucial support to fee earners through a range of tasks including typing, file management, form completion, administration duties, and financial statement preparation.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Draft and edit legal documents, correspondence, and client communications.
• Manage file administration, including opening, maintaining, and archiving both paper and digital files.
• Handle incoming/outgoing post, scanning, photocopying, and certified document stamping.

• Deliver professional front-of-house service, managing calls, appointments, and client interactions.
• Maintain a clean, welcoming reception and meeting space.
• Conduct ID checks and followed firm policies and procedures.

• Support colleagues across departments with legal admin tasks and reception cover.
• Assist with meeting coordination, diary management, and general branch administration.
• Contribute to team meetings and maintained a collaborative office environment.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous legal experience is desirable but not essential, administrative experience at least.
• Proactive and positive approach to work.
• Ability to thrive within a busy team environment and support colleagues effectively.
• Exceptional client care capabilities, ensuring all interactions are handled with professionalism and empathy.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with a clear progression framework and individual career development plans.
• Flexible and hybrid working options to support work/life balance.
• Wellbeing support to ensure the health and happiness of our team members.
• A vibrant social scene and inclusive team environment.
• Free car parking
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension, life cover, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, health cash plan, staff discounts, competitive holiday allowance plus a day off for your birthday, and a cycle to work scheme.

If this is of interest please don’t hesitate in applying as the client is actively interviewing.