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Legal Assistant
£23,904 per annum
Full Time/ Fixed Term for 12 months- commencing 1st September 2025
This role is only open to Nottingham Law School students or graduates
Please note this is a full time post and core working hours are 9am-5pm Monday-Friday.
About the Role
We are looking to recruit a Nottingham Law School student or graduate to work as a Legal Assistant in NLS Legal, on a fixed term contract for 12 months, commencing in September 2025.
The key responsibilities for this role will include:
To support and assist NLS Legal staff with the firm's activity, as required.
To support and assist the supervising lawyers working within NLS Legal in service delivery in social justice law (welfare benefits and housing).
To support and assist the administration of NLS Legal by undertaking administrative tasks as required, and as are appropriate to the post.
The role will primarily support our social justice (housing and welfare benefits) service areas. The successful candidate will spend 12 months working directly with qualified and experienced lawyers in the firm and, under supervision, provide support to NLS Legal clients including, with appropriate training, the opportunity to represent clients before the Tribunal. The post holder will also provide pivotal support to the administrative team, assisting with new enquiries, student recruitment, marketing and general administrative tasks related to the running of a regulated law firm.
NLS Legal undertakes work in a variety of areas including business law, civil litigation, intellectual property, employment, welfare rights, housing, special education needs and disability, family and criminal law. Candidates should be prepared to work in primarily in social justice (welfare benefits and housing).
For more details, please take a look at the role profile.
Interview Date: w/c 21st July 2025.
About Us
Nottingham Law School (NLS) is one of the leading providers of academic and professional legal education in the country, with an established record of delivering innovative and transformational courses.
We are one of the largest law schools in the UK, offering a range of undergraduate degrees, academic and practitioner taught postgraduate courses and a strong research degrees programme. In addition, our students can gain practical experience volunteering at NLS Legal, our multi-award-winning-teaching law firm, the only on-campus law firm at a UK Law School.
Our School has built a reputation for excellence in the provision of legal education and in shaping the careers of solicitors, barristers and legal practitioners at both national and international levels. In addition to our outstanding research expertise, we have long established links with policy makers, professional bodies and leading law firms, including a growing number of significant international associations. We have an extensive record of delivering excellent bespoke training programmes for practitioners and professional bodies, and have strengths in commissioned research, both in the UK and overseas.
NLS Legal is Nottingham Law School’s multi award winning teaching law firm which provides a not-for-profit service to individuals, businesses, organisations and community groups over a number of areas of advice, representation, and outreach activity. NLS Legal has achieved financial awards for their clients totalling over £7 million and creates outstanding opportunities for hundreds of students every academic year.
For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Katie Smith (Supervising Solicitor) at katie.smith@ntu.ac.uk.
Join Us
- 25 - 30 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
- Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
- Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
- Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
- And a whole lot more…Find out more about the range of benefits we offer.
Come and be part of our success. Apply today.
Safe and Inclusive
At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.
Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. For more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.
Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.
