Private Client Legal Assistant

Are you an experienced Legal Assistant or a proficient administrator looking for a new opportunity in a professional, people-first environment?

We’re working with a well-established and welcoming firm in the city centre of York who are looking for a Legal Assistant to join their Private Client team. You’ll be part of a supportive, down-to-earth office where personality matters just as much as experience.

What’s on offer:

* Competitive salary

* Full-time hours with flexible start/finish times (core hours are 10am – 4pm)

* Flexible and hybrid working.

* 26 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off!

* Wellbeing support, health benefits, pension scheme, death in service cover, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, health cash plan and a cycle to work scheme.

* Career development support and regular social events

As the Private Client Legal Assistant, you’ll be providing essential administration and client support to a busy team, including:

* Typing documents and correspondence

* Managing paper and online filing, post and photocopying

* Opening files, creating opportunities on the system and liaising with clients to gather key information

* Preparing contract packs, applications and financial statements

* Booking appointments and keeping diaries up to date

* Welcoming clients and supporting Consultants during meetings

Who we’re looking for:
Whether you are a law graduate looking for your first step into the sector, or an experienced administrator with strong keyboard skills and a background in professional services. Either way, you’ll be:

* Friendly, empathic and great with people

* Organised, professional, accurate and able to juggle tasks calmly

* A team player who’s keen to learn and grow

* Someone who brings energy, common sense and a good sense of humour

Ready to apply? If you’re looking for a long-term role in a genuinely supportive team where you’ll be valued and encouraged to thrive, we’d love to hear from you. Are you a law graduate ready to kickstart your career, or an experienced administrator looking for a fresh challenge in a professional, people-first environment?