Legal Assistant

Are you looking to begin a rewarding legal career at a global law firm? Kennedys is excited to announce a Recruitment Assessment Day for Legal Assistant roles starting in July 2026 – and we would like to meet you! With 46 offices worldwide , Kennedys offers exceptional opportunities to work on complex, high-profile cases alongside some of the industry's leading legal minds. From the UK to Asia Pacific and beyond, we operate where our clients need us most.

Kennedys are looking to recruit a number of Legal Assistants to work in the Specialist Liability Group, to be office based in the Sheffield office. As a leading firm in liability defence, we have extensive experience in supporting clients across a wide range of specialist and sensitive claims. The roles on offer involve working with highly experienced Partners, recognised as market leaders, in the administration of applications submitted to an Alternative Dispute Resolution Scheme which compensates survivors of historical abuse.

Fixed Term Contract (FTC) Circa 5 years Previous legal experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided. Recognising the sensitivities involved, support and trauma focused training will also be provided. Candidates require excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, the ability to prioritise tasks, liaise with scheme Applicants and other professionals. We are looking for empathetic, motivated individuals with strong communication/drafting skills, attention to detail, and a passion for a career in law. We would be interested to hear from graduates and/or those looking for a career change.

Closing date for applications: Monday 30 March 2026 Recruitment assessment date: Wednesday 22 April 2026 Location: Kennedys, Sheffield Office There will be an initial evaluation process. Please register your interest by applying online and providing your CV by Monday 30 March 2026 . If you are successful in the initial evaluation process you will be invited to attend the Recruitment Assessment Day by a member of our Recruitment team. Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to be made in order to submit your application to Kennedys.

* where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.