Litigation Administrative Specialist

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Litigation team, providing high-quality administrative and legal support to Fee Earners and helping to ensure that client matters are progressed efficiently and professionally.

You will manage correspondence, organise files, and assist with court documentation while maintaining confidentiality and supporting the wider team in a busy litigation environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary in Litigation.
• Good understanding of legal terminology and litigation processes.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professional, approachable and client-focused demeanor.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Experience with audio typing or digital dictation would be beneficial.
• Experience with a legal case management system would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to Fee Earners within the Litigation team.
• Progress client matters accurately using the firm’s case management system.
• Open, organise, maintain and archive legal files and supporting documentation.
• Assist with preparation and organisation of legal correspondence and documentation.
• Prepare letters and client correspondence using audio typing and word processing.
• Manage Fee Earners’ diaries and arrange client appointments and meetings.
• Handle inquiries from clients and third parties professionally and efficiently.
• Prepare court documentation and electronic bundles for hearings.
• Assist with preparation of client bills and maintain account ledgers.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and firm information.
• Provide support to other Legal Assistants and Fee Earners when required.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Workload prioritisation

Independent working

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management system

Job description

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Litigation team, providing high-quality administrative and legal support to Fee Earners and helping to ensure that client matters are progressed efficiently and professionally.

You will manage correspondence, organise files, and assist with court documentation while maintaining confidentiality and supporting the wider team in a busy litigation environment.