Legal Admin Assistant in Wakefield - CRA Consulting

Role: Legal Admin Assistant
Salary: £23,000
Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Contract: Full time, flexible hours, permanent

We are working with a leading UK law firm to recruit an organised and enthusiastic Admin Assistant to join one of its busy legal teams. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone looking to begin a career in the legal sector, offering exposure to a professional office environment with full training and support provided.

As an Admin Assistant, you will support the wider team with day-to-day administrative tasks that help ensure the smooth running of the department. You will work closely with colleagues at all levels and play an important role in maintaining accurate records, managing correspondence and providing general office support.
This role is ideal for a candidate with strong organisational skills, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

Your responsibilities will include:

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  Providing general administrative support to the legal team
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  Opening, maintaining and closing files in line with firm procedures
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  Updating internal systems with accurate and timely information
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  Preparing and formatting documents and correspondence
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  Sorting, scanning and distributing incoming post
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  Managing emails and directing queries to the appropriate team members
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  Assisting with document production, filing and archiving
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  Supporting colleagues during busy periods with ad-hoc administrative tasks
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  Ensuring records are maintained in line with confidentiality and compliance requirements

Our client is a highly respected, top-tier UK law firm known for its modern working practices, investment in technology and genuine focus on employee wellbeing. The firm offers a supportive and collaborative culture, making it an excellent environment for someone starting their career.

This role would suit a candidate who is:

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  Keen to start a career within a professional or legal environment
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  Highly organised with strong attention to detail
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  Confident using IT systems, including Microsoft Office
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  Able to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing
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  Reliable, proactive and eager to learn
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  Comfortable working as part of a team in a fast-paced setting

Previous office or administrative experience is helpful but not essential, as full training will be provided.

The firm offers an attractive benefits package, including:

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  25-30 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
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  Enhanced pension scheme
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  Private medical and health insurance
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  Life insurance
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  Enhanced family-friendly policies
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  Firmwide bonus scheme
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  Access to Perkbox benefits
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  Hybrid working options (role-dependent)
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  Free on-site parking (when office-based)

If you are looking for an entry-level role within a professional, supportive environment and are keen to develop your administrative skills, we would love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion, please contact CRA Consulting, or click apply to be considered.
Additional Information:

• CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
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