Legal Assistant
Posted 2 weeks ago by Freeths
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Legal Assistant within the Commercial Dispute Resolution team in Sheffield offers an opportunity to gain foundational experience in a legal environment while working alongside experienced lawyers. The position is initially for six months, with performance reviews at three-month intervals, potentially leading to further contract extensions and funding for the Solicitor Qualifying Examinations. Candidates are expected to demonstrate strong academic credentials and interpersonal skills, contributing positively to the firm's collaborative culture.
Key Responsibilities:
- To provide legal support to Trainees, Lawyers, and Partners.
- To carry out any other such reasonable tasks that may be required from time to time.
Key Skills:
- Excellent academics and first-class organisation skills.
- Ability to build lasting relationships and a flexible, can-do attitude.
- Excellent communication skills and a team player with a professional approach.
- Good IT skills, experience, and confidence with using Microsoft packages.
- Ability to consistently demonstrate and embody the firm’s values.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Sheffield
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Entry Level
Industry: Legal
About The Team
We are looking for a Legal Assistant for our Commercial Dispute Resolution team in Sheffield
About The Role
Our Legal Assistant Programme allows you to gain grass roots experience of working in a legal environment alongside our talented lawyers. We trust our people to work flexibly in the way that works best for them, their teams and our clients. Our firm is set up to ensure everyone’s voice is heard, and mutual respect is shown by all. Legal Assistant positions are initially for 6 months. We review performance at 3 monthly intervals; at the 6 months mark we are assessing performance and attitude with a view to offering a second 6-month contract. At the 9-month stage we make a decision on whether to offer funding for the Solicitor Qualifying Examinations. If you wish to apply, please complete our application form via Apply4Law: Freeths - AllHires Please note, candidates should submit their applications to our Legal Assistant Programme no more than a few months prior to their availability to start work with us. Candidates who graduated with a law degree three years ago or more are required to undertake the Graduate Legal Essentials course. The 22 week course will be completed once you have joined us and have received a formal offer of training.
Key Responsibilities
- To provide legal support to Trainees, Lawyers, and Partners, which means that you get a true picture of what a career in law could offer you in the long term.
- To carry out any other such reasonable tasks that may be required from time to time.
Your Skills And Qualifications
- To have excellent academics and first-class organisation skills.
- To be able to build lasting relationships and have a flexible, can-do attitude to contribute and succeed with Freeths.
- To have excellent communication skills and be a real team player with a flexible and professional approach to work.
- Good IT skills, experience, and confidence with using Microsoft packages.
- To be able to consistently demonstrate and embody the firm’s values.
Smart. Bold. Together. We Are Freeths. Become part of the team at Freeths. View some of our recent highlights on our website here . Do we sound like a match? If you’re someone who cares deeply, communicates openly and collaborates effectively, then we’d love to have you join our diverse, inclusive team.