About Us
Wrigleys is a well‑established, reputable firm of specialist Solicitors. We have offices in Leeds, Sheffield, and Newcastle. We represent clients across the UK and are considered as one of the leading expert practices outside of London.
At Wrigleys we pride ourselves on delivering specialist legal services to our clients within a professional yet friendly and authentic environment.
Our culture is built on our purpose of putting people at the centre of what we do, and our values guide us in all aspects of our work with clients and each other.
Together with our supportive leadership team, we offer a collegiate culture where everyone has a voice, and we encourage collaboration, innovation, and growth. This positive environment helps us maintain exceptional colleague retention levels.
What We Can Offer You?
Life outside work matters. We promote work‑life balance and prioritise colleague wellbeing. Your health and happiness are important to us.
* Competitive salaries
* Enhanced Family Friendly Benefits
* Generous holiday entitlement and holiday purchase scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Pension scheme
* Life Assurance scheme
* Group Income Protection
* Employee Wellness Initiatives
* Cash Plan Scheme
* Private Medical Insurance
About the Role
Duties and responsibilities:
* Provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support, including document production, audio typing, diary management, filing (electronic and paper), archiving, email and telephone handling.
* Prepare and distribute electronic and hard‑copy meeting packs.
* Assist with client billing, payments and basic accounting entries, including running reports.
* Provide support with occasional event planning.
* Undertake general administrative duties as required, ensuring all work is completed accurately and on time.
* Comply with firm policies and procedures, including Law Society and SRA requirements.
Although this role is to be based in our Sheffield office, you may be required on occasion to work from any of the firm's offices. Reasonable notice will be given for such a request.
Essential Experience and Skills
* Previous experience in a similar position, legal administrator, secretary, or legal assistant role.
* IT proficiency and strong typing skills.
* Previous diary and email management experience.
* Good organisational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
* Ability to work under pressure with a challenging workload.
Desirable Experience:
* Accounts / SAGE experience.
* Previous experience using a document management system such as iManage.
This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to develop their skills, with scope for training and future career progression.
Application Process
Please apply with CV and cover letter.
Our selection process for the Legal Assistant position is transparent. We prioritise keeping all candidates informed at every step, ensuring there is no uncertainty.
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long‑term condition and need us to make adjustments to give you the best possible recruitment process, please do let us know by contacting our recruitment team.
Equality and Diversity
Individual differences are embraced at Wrigleys, and by putting people at the centre of we do, we strive to create an inclusive working environment in which colleagues feel supported and can be themselves.
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