Legal Assistant, Litigation in Northallerton

Eventus Legal are seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join a busy litigation and dispute resolution team in Northallerton, North Yorkshire. This is a full-time or part-time, permanent job opportunity with a salary of up to £28,000 depending on experience. The position is fully office-based, with the full-time hours being Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm with a one-hour lunch break. Benefits include 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, additional paid time off over Christmas, a birthday day off, on-site parking, healthcare support, life insurance, Perkbox and excellent training and development opportunities.

Role Responsibilities

This Litigation Legal Assistant job will provide comprehensive administrative support to fee earners within a small, busy department handling a varied caseload of litigation and dispute resolution matters. The work can include commercial and contractual disputes, property and landlord and tenant disputes, professional negligence, will and inheritance disputes, debt recovery and other civil litigation matters. Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing client matters accurately and promptly using the firm's Actionstep case management system, in line with internal standards and regulatory requirements
• Preparing, organising and archiving legal files and supporting documentation
• Managing fee earner diaries, including arranging client appointments and other meetings
• Preparing client correspondence through audio typing, word processing and digital dictation
• Handling client and third-party telephone calls, enquiries and requests in a professional and efficient manner
• Managing incoming emails, post, photocopying and associated administrative work
• Preparing court documentation, including e-bundles
• Preparing client bills and assisting with account ledgers
• Providing support to other legal assistants, fee earners and the wider management team as required

Person Specification

The firm is open to considering applicants from a strong legal secretarial or administrative background as well as those operating at Legal Assistant or Paralegal level. Previous experience working within litigation or dispute resolution is essential. You should also be able to demonstrate the following:

• Strong verbal communication skills, with a professional and approachable manner when dealing with clients and colleagues
• Clear and accurate written communication, with good grammar, punctuation and attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing tasks and manage time effectively
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and confidence using legal case management systems
• The ability to work collaboratively and positively within a team
• Experience preparing legal correspondence and documentation within a litigation environment
• A reliable, client-focused approach and the ability to handle sensitive matters professionally

Benefits and Rewards

This Litigation Legal Assistant position offers a comprehensive benefits package alongside a varied workload and opportunities to develop within the firm. The successful Litigation Legal Assistant will also benefit from:

• Salary of up to £28,000 depending on experience
• Full-time or part-time hours considered, with the full-time pattern being Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm with a one-hour lunch break
• Fully office-based working in Northallerton, North Yorkshire
• On-site parking
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure days over Christmas without using annual leave entitlement
• Annual leave entitlement increasing after 3, 5 and 7 years' service
• The option to purchase up to one additional week of annual leave
• An additional day off for your birthday
• NHS Top-Up Healthcare Plan after six months' employment, contributing towards routine dental, optical, physiotherapy and other eligible healthcare costs
• Remote and Private GP services and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, including wellbeing, counselling, CBT, financial information and legal guidance
• Life insurance from the first day of employment, providing three times basic annual salary
• Perkbox access, including employee perks, discounts and wellbeing content
• Regular training and development across legal knowledge, IT systems and professional skillsAccess to training contracts and apprenticeship programmes where appropriate
• One paid day each year to undertake volunteering or fundraising activity
• Free standard wills and residential conveyancing services after the qualifying period, with discounts on other legal work
• Corporate PureGym benefits, including a 10% discount on the standard monthly rate and no joining fee

About the Law Firm

This is a well-established, award-winning regional law firm with a strong presence across North Yorkshire and a clear focus on providing valued, personal and reliable legal services. Its litigation and dispute resolution team advises individuals and businesses across a broad range of civil and commercial disputes, combining negotiation and alternative dispute resolution with court proceedings where necessary. The firm places strong emphasis on client care, professional excellence, teamwork and the development of its people, making this an attractive opportunity for an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant seeking varied work within a supportive legal environment.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.