Legal Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for Legal Assistant for our busy PI and Abuse Department based in Leeds.
We are looking for someone who can apply themselves to assist with a busy case load. Ramsdens are committed to the progression of our staff, and this is a fantastic opportunity to start a long term career with the firm.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting fee earners with case progression and helping them manage their caseloads by dealing with specific delegated tasks.
- Preparing Hearing and Trial bundles
- Drafting documents including instructions to counsel
- Dealing with new telephone enquiries.
- Dealing with correspondence and liaising directly with clients and third parties.
- Attend to clients, both in person and on the telephone, to provide support in a professional and friendly manner in keeping with the firm’s standards for client care.
- Ensuring compliance with quality control procedures for all matters within your control.
- Keeping abreast of changes in legislation and other regulatory aspects by attending training provided.
- Legal research
Personal Specifications
- Ability to prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Ability to show empathy, be confident, patient and understanding
- Good communication skills - both oral and written.
- Some legal work experience is desirable
The successful candidate will enjoy a busy hands-on support role. You will be a conscientious, proactive and a thorough team player who takes pride in delivering quality work.
Salary will be competitive and dependent on experience, and the firm offers a benefits package, as well as realistic opportunities for development and progression.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leeds, LS1 2RY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: https://www.irishrcloud.co.uk/recruit/application/apply.aspx?cid=3139-4112EDB5-FD0F-4DC5-9F12-9616CA0EC56E&VacancyID=24105-E15456CF-5BD9-4370-A640-963D70894CBF
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Legal Assistant roles across Ramsdens Solicitors LLP'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 General.
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 £21,000 - £30,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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