Legal Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job description
Are you an experienced Legal Assistant looking for a full time role in Hull and surrounding area.
I am working with a Yorkshire based law firm who are seeking two experienced legal assistants to join their flourishing family law department.
The successful candidate will join a friendly team of Solicitors who have an exceptional name for themselves in the market. The ideal candidate will be experienced within family law but they are willing to consider experience within other areas of law. You will be assisting on a range of family law matters.
The offer:
In exchange for your hard work and commitment, we offer:
- A competitive remuneration package and additional benefits (including parking, private health insurance, group life cover and critical illness)
- Opportunity for hybrid working
- A supportive & friendly working environment
- The opportunity to work for a firm that prides itself on top quality, complex and challenging work
- A structured approach to personal development through our competency framework
To find out more, call the office on 01482 533656
Please be assured all conversation are conducted within the strictest confidence.
Unfortunately, due to time restrictions we cannot respond to every applicant, in the event that we haven’t contacted you within 10 days please take it you have not been successful for this particular role, but your details will be kept on file and considered for all future vacancies.
Refer your friend to James Ray Recruitment and we will reward you with £150 retail shopping voucher when we place them in a permanent or temporary role for at least one month.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: £24,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
Hull
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £22,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Legal Secretary: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Staffing, Recruitment & Subcontracting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Legal Assistant roles across James Ray Recruitment's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Staffing, Recruitment & Subcontracting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,000 - £30,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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