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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.