Legal Assistant – Court
York, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid) · Full Time
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Job description
About the Role
We are offering a temporary opportunity in our court team funded through 31 March 2027. This position involves a diverse range of legal tasks, providing the chance to develop expertise across multiple areas of law.
As a legal assistant, you will support the litigation team, primarily aiding the prosecutions lawyer with private prosecutions in Crown and Magistrates courts. Your work will include supporting National Trading Standards prosecutions and other related legal matters.
Key Duties
- Drafting summons and information documents
- Preparing possession claims in accordance with the Housing Act 1985
- Organizing disclosure of housing files
- Handling warrant applications
- Issuing Notice to Quit for deceased tenants
- Requesting previous convictions via the police network
- Conducting research and administrative tasks for complex cases
Candidate Requirements
The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented with strong proofreading capabilities. Experience managing tight deadlines in a dynamic environment and displaying flexibility is necessary. A qualification like ECDL or comparable experience indicating solid IT skills is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and specialized legal database systems is essential. This role suits candidates with administrative experience on various databases or those starting a career in a legal setting.
Work Arrangement and Additional Information
This job requires attendance at the York office two days a week with hybrid working options available. It can be considered for job sharing. Internal candidates interested in secondments should consult their managers before applying. The working arrangements will be agreed upon collaboratively during recruitment.
Benefits
The Council offers a competitive benefits package including a generous leave entitlement, membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive health and wellbeing programs, flexible work options, opportunities for community involvement and volunteering, continuous learning and development, plus various discounts and rewards.
Application Details
If you want more information or an informal chat, please contact Jane Milthorp at jane.milthorp@york.gov.uk or call 01904 55 2090. Applications close midnight Sunday, 19 July 2026. Interviews will be held in person in York on Tuesday, 28 July 2026.