Legal Assistant

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cardiff-based law firm is seeking a capable Legal Assistant to support the Litigation team. The role focuses on admin tasks and developing caseload experience in debt recovery and enforcement matters.

Key duties include drafting documents, liaising with clients and courts, and ensuring deadlines are met. You’ll join a busy team with opportunities to progress within litigation processes. Strong organisational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Confident working independently and as part of a team, with good initiative.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Resilient and adaptable approach.
• Knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules and litigation processes is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and progress a caseload of debt recovery and enforcement matters, with appropriate supervision.
• Review instructions and carry out initial case assessments.
• Draft and issue Letters Before Action and County Court claims.
• Liaise with clients, debtors, solicitors, courts and third parties to progress cases.
• Instruct and liaise with enforcement agents, tracing agents, bailiffs and High Court Enforcement Officers.
• Assist with possession and eviction matters where required.
• Monitor court deadlines and ensure compliance with relevant procedures and internal policies.
• Prepare hearing bundles, court filings and client documentation. Assist with billing, file reviews and general administrative duties.
• Handle telephone enquiries and provide a professional service to clients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Independent & team player

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Cardiff
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (9am - 5pm)
Salary: £26,000

The Opportunity

We're working with a well-regarded law firm in Cardiff looking to add a Legal Assistant to their Litigation department. This is a great opportunity for someone with solid admin experience in a legal setting who wants to develop their career.

What you'll be doing:

• Manage and progress a caseload of debt recovery and enforcement matters, with appropriate supervision.
• Review instructions and carry out initial case assessments.
• Draft and issue Letters Before Action and County Court claims.
• Liaise with clients, debtors, solicitors, courts and third parties to progress cases.
• Instruct and liaise with enforcement agents, tracing agents, bailiffs and High Court Enforcement Officers.
• Assist with possession and eviction matters where required.
• Monitor court deadlines and ensure compliance with relevant procedures and internal policies.
• Prepare hearing bundles, court filings and client documentation. Assist with billing, file reviews and general administrative duties.
• Handle telephone enquiries and provide a professional service to clients.

What you'll need:

• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Confident working independently and as part of a team, with good initiative.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Resilient and adaptable approach.
• Knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules and litigation processes is desirable but not essential.