Ridley & Hall Solicitors
Legal Clerk – Care Team (Huddersfield & Leeds)
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Department: Social Services and Care Proceedings.
Location: Huddersfield Office, Leeds Office.
Salary: Depending on experience.
Vacancy Type: Fixed Term Contract.
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (September 2026 to December 2026).
Working Pattern: Full-time.
Join Our Care Team
Ridley & Hall Solicitors is seeking a motivated and organised Legal Clerk to join our Care Department on a fixed term contract from September to December 2026.
This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to gain hands-on experience within a specialist legal team. The role will involve supporting solicitors and barristers in contested court proceedings, providing practical and administrative assistance, and ensuring clients receive exceptional support throughout their legal journey.
About The Role
The primary purpose of this role is to provide support to solicitors within the Care Department, with a particular focus on clerking contested court hearings alongside a barrister.
This position offers valuable exposure to court proceedings and legal practice, making it ideal for graduates interested in developing a career within the legal sector.
Key Responsibilities
As a Legal Clerk, You Will
- Attend court hearings alongside a barrister.
- Take clear, accurate and comprehensive notes during hearings and related attendances.
- Support clients attending court.
- Liaise with the allocated fee earner and provide updates as required.
- Undertake reasonable tasks as directed by barristers or fee earners.
- Assist with drafting applications and legal documents.
- Liaise with third parties and professional organisations.
- Make practical arrangements for cases, including special measures and room bookings.
- Provide general administrative and office support to the Care Department.
- Maintain the highest standards of client care and professionalism.
- Ensure the confidentiality and security of client and firm information.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and external organisations.
- Carry out any other reasonable duties as required.
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Essential Requirements
- Graduate level education.
- Excellent typing skills.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Professional and confident communication skills.
- Excellent client care and interpersonal skills.
- Experience using Microsoft Office applications.
- Able to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.
- Reliable, adaptable and proactive.
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Why Join Ridley & Hall?
At Ridley & Hall, we are committed to delivering outstanding client service while providing a supportive and inclusive working environment for our people. This fixed term opportunity offers valuable practical legal experience and the chance to work closely with experienced solicitors and barristers on meaningful cases.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Ridley & Hall Solicitors is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Apply Now
If you are a graduate looking to gain practical legal experience and would like to play a key role supporting our Care Department between September and December 2026, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to join Ridley & Hall Solicitors as a Legal Clerk.
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