Legal assistant Work, Jobs in North Yorkshire (with Salaries)

Legal Assistant - Court
City of York Council —York
- £26,748 - £27,935 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Administrative experience
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
1d
Associate Lecturer: Legal Professional and Clinic Skills
University of York —University of York
- £37,694 - £46,049 a year
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Teaching
3d
Paralegal Officer
North Yorkshire Council —Northallerton
- £25,989 - £27,254 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
2d
Conveyancing Assistant
Winston Solicitors —Leeds
- £26,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
6d
Experienced Personal Injury Paralegal
Oakwood Solicitors —Leeds
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
9d

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Legal Assistant - Court

City of York Council -
York

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Job details

Full-time
£26,748 - £27,935 a year
1 day ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee discount

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Administrative experience
IT

Full job description

Salary

Grade 5 Level 1 - 4 (£26,748 to £27,935 per annum)

Contractual hours

Basis

Full time

Employment type

Permanent

Package

Hybrid

Job category/type

Legal, Compliance and Governance

Date posted

28/07/2026

Job reference

GOVN005836

We have a vacancy in our court team. This post offers a broad range of interesting work, giving you an opportunity to develop skills in various areas of law.

As a legal assistant in the court team you will support the work of the litigation team.

You will be primarily supporting our prosecutions lawyer with private prosecutions in the Crown and Magistrates court supporting the work that the council undertakes for National Trading Standards as well as other prosecution work

You may also be asked to assist in other matters including

Drafting summons and information
Drafting possession claims in compliance with the Housing Act 1985
Prepare disclosure of housing files
Warrant applications
Notice to Quit for deceased tenants
PNC – request previous convictions to the police via email
research and administrative tasks in more complex cases

The successful candidates must demonstrate their attention to detail and show a high aptitude in their ability to proof read.

We work in a fast paced environment, often with tight deadlines, therefore you will need to demonstrate a willingness to work flexibly.

The post holder will ideally have a qualification such as ECDL, or equivalent experience, to demonstrate good IT skills.

Experience in using Microsoft Word and bespoke systems is essential.

This role would suit someone with administrative experience on a variety of databases, or someone looking to begin their career in a legal environment.

Please note, this role requires attendance at the office in York two days per week.

If you have already applied under job ref GOVN005792 and have let us know you wish your application to be considered for this role, please do not re-apply.

This role is suitable as a job share opportunity.

If you are an internal candidate interested in applying for this job as a secondment opportunity, please discuss with your current line manager before submitting your application.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.

The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Jane Milthorp (Practice Manager) at [email protected] or on 01904 55 2090.

Closing date: Sunday 9 August 2026 at 12 midnight

Interview date: Monday 17 August 2026 in person in York

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