legal Secretary/Assistant - Litigation

Elite Recruitment Solutions Maidenhead; Newbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Newbury is looking for a Legal Support Assistant (Litigation) to join their expanding team. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in a legal firm and will thrive in a dynamic role supporting fee earners with litigation tasks.

Benefits

Flexible leave

Pension

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Modern office environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working in a legal firm in an administrative capacity.
• Exposure to litigation is essential.
• Fast and accurate audio and copy typing ability.

Responsibilities

• Set up new files and assist in preparing trial bundles.
• Maintain client communication and provide updates on case progress.
• Conduct legal research and assist with digital dictation.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Audio typing

Copy typing

Team player

Job description

Legal Support Assistant (Litigation) – Newbury Immediately available!

Are you a Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant looking to continue your career in a support role? If so then we have an excellent role that will utilise your outstanding legal administrative skills.

A Legal Support Assistant with experience of working in Litigation is being sought by this excellent forward thinking, fast expanding legal Group. Working from offices in Newbury.

This role is NOT suitable for a candidate seeking a training contact but highly suitable for a candidate who wants to specialise in Litigation and offer support to the fee earners with their case- loads.

The role will include:

• Set up new files and assist in preparing trial bundles
• Maintain client communication and provide updates on case progress
• Conduct legal research and assist with digital dictation
• Manage diaries and provide administrative support
• Coordinate with barristers, courts, and third parties

You will need to be able to offer:

• 3+ years of experience working in a legal firm in an administrative capacity and already have gained some exposure to litigation.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Really fast and accurate audio and copy typing ability
• A good knowledge of general legal secretarial duties
• A team player with the ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues

What we offer:

• Competitive salary – likely to be between 26k and 30K dependent upon skills and experience.
• Flexible leave, pension, life assurance, health cash plan, and more
• Modern office in Newbury
• 9.00am - 5.30pm working hours

If you are interested in this position, then don’t delay. Submit your interest NOW!

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