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Litigation Assistant

Job Description
Our Legal 500 client is seeking an experienced Litigation Assistant with a solid administrative and secretarial background. The role offers a generous holiday allowance, firm-funded eye tests, a monthly bonus scheme with the opportunity to earn extra days off for achieving regional income targets, and ongoing training to support professional development.

The Firm:
Our Legal 500 client is a nationwide, full-service firm with 20+ offices, praised for its high-quality advice and strong client satisfaction. Combining top-tier expertise with commercial insight, the firm delivers strategic, expert support across all practice areas

Key Responsibilities for this Litigation Assistant role

  • Handle all new enquiries and respond appropriately (e.g., sending questionnaires).
  • Manage queries from clients, solicitors, and other parties.
  • Take detailed attendance notes of all interactions.
  • Open and close files, maintain electronic and hard-copy correspondence, and ensure compliance with SRA regulations and firm procedures.
  • Provide general administrative support, including photocopying, scanning, and filing.
  • Draft basic letters and prepare or submit standard legal documents.
  • Complete legal forms, register documents, and submit applications to the Court.
  • Maintain contact lists and manage calendars for fee earners.
  • Undertake legal research as required.
  • Sort, paginate, and index medical notes; prepare chronologies.
  • Monitor deadlines and ensure timely action.
  • Prepare bundles and e-bundles for Court.
  • Provide support to advocates in court as needed.
  • Cost files and prepare or submit bills to the finance team on behalf of fee earners.
  • Provide reception cover and manage incoming banking and post as required.

Benefits for this Litigation Assistant role:

  • 26 days holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Pension scheme
  • Firm funded eye tests
  • Comprehensive training and development opportunities including support to study for professional qualifications

For more information about this Litigation Assistant vacancy please contact Mia Henderson quoting reference 37623.
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