Litigation Assistant

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 areasKey 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.PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN  accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003