Litigation Assistant

JS Legal Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded law firm based in Hornchurch is seeking an experienced Property Litigation Team Assistant to support their Litigation Team. The ideal candidate should have previous legal administration experience, specifically in litigation, and possess excellent typing and IT skills. The position offers 25 days annual leave, a pension, and health benefits within a friendly office environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Pension

Private Health

Death in service

Parking

Friendly office environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a legal administration or secretarial support.
• Litigation experience, including Property Litigation and Employment.
• Ability to handle initial inquiries and manage diaries.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to fee earners within the Property Litigation Team.
• Handle initial enquiries and open/close files.
• Assist in drafting court documents, emails, and correspondence.

Skills

Litigation experience

Audio and copy typing skills

Excellent IT skills

Excellent telephone manner

Ability to multitask

Good team player

Tools

Case management system

Job description

Property Litigation Team Assistant

Due to continued growth, our client a well-regarded firm of Solicitors based in Hornchurch. Have an opportunity for an experienced Full Time Property Litigation Team Assistant to join their Litigation Team.

As a Property Litigation Team Assistant, you will provide Support to one or more Fee Earners

The position

This is a Full Time permanent office-based position, providing support to one or more fee earners within the Property Litigation Team.

• You will handle initial enquiries
• Open/close files
• Diary management
• Audio typing
• Process new client enquiries and book appointments
• Assist in a full range of Litigation matters
• Drafting court documents, emails, and correspondence
• Assisting with bill preparation

Skills required

• Previous experience as a legal administration or secretarial support
• Litigation experience, including Property Litigation and Employment essential
• Audio and copy typing skills
• Excellent IT skills
• Experience using a case management system
• Excellent telephone manner
• Ability to multitask
• Be a good team player

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Pro Rata
• Pension
• Private Health
• Death in service
• Parking
• Friendly office environment

Apply Now

If you feel this is the right opportunity for you, Contact Julie Sheridan at JS Legal Recruitment Ltd, quoting reference JSL2368, OR email your CV now or call for a confidential discussion.

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All successful applications will be responded to within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.