Assistant Litigation Executive - Civil Liberties

Legal Pro Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an Assistant Litigation Executive to support its Civil Liberties team in Manchester. The ideal candidate will assist with managing civil claims, preparing litigation documents, and engaging with clients. This role offers hybrid working, competitive salary, and clear pathways for professional development and progression into senior roles. Suitable for a junior fee earner eager to grow their expertise in civil liberties and litigation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience supporting civil claims or litigation files.
• Professional and client-focused approach.
• Motivated to develop into a senior fee-earning role.

Responsibilities

• Support senior fee earners in managing civil claims.
• Draft and review litigation documentation.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Drafting legal documentation

Client handling

Education

Litigation Executive or equivalent experience

Job description

Assistant Litigation Executive – Civil Liberties (Grade C)

Location: Hull or Manchester (Hybrid – Office Based)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: Fee Earner

About the Role

We are working with a nationally recognised law firm to recruit an Assistant Litigation Executive to support its specialist Civil Liberties team.

This role is ideal for a junior fee earner with litigation experience who wants to develop their skills and progress into a senior fee‑earning position. The successful candidate will assist Grade A / B fee earners in managing complex civil claims, preparing documentation, and ensuring smooth case progression.

Hybrid working and professional development opportunities are offered within a supportive, specialist team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support senior fee earners in managing civil liberties and related civil claims.
• Assist with drafting and reviewing letters, witness statements, schedules of loss, and other litigation documentation.
• Collate, organise, and review documentary and evidential material.
• Help progress cases efficiently in line with procedural rules, court directions, and internal protocols.
• Liaise with clients, counsel, experts, and other third parties as required.
• Undertake administrative and research tasks to support case progression.
• Ensure accurate file management, record‑keeping, and compliance with internal standards.
• Develop skills in forensic loss analysis, client handling, and litigation procedures.

Requirements

• Litigation Executive or equivalent legal experience (Grade C fee earner)
• Experience supporting civil claims or litigation files
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to draft letters, statements, and basic litigation documentation
• Interest in civil liberties or complex civil claims
• Professional, empathetic, and client‑focused approach
• Motivated to learn and develop into a senior fee‑earning role

Benefits & Package

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Exposure to complex civil litigation and civil liberties matters
• Clear training and progression opportunities into higher‑grade fee‑earning roles

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV to [e-mail] , and a member of our team will be in touch confidentially.