Litigation Assistant

ESPO Trading Limited; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Nottingham is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their team. The role involves conducting pre-litigated matters and providing support to Solicitors with research, analysis, and attending Court hearings as needed. Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement and the chance to contribute to meaningful legal work in the community. Applications should be submitted before the closing date of 1st February 2026.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Competitive pay

Great leave entitlement

Inclusive work culture

Qualifications

• Able to work well as part of a team.
• Able to research unfamiliar areas of work.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to manage and prioritise multiple matters.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-litigated matters and support Solicitors with various tasks.
• Obtain documents and conduct research as needed.
• Analyse evidence and draft necessary documents.
• Attend Court hearings if required.

Skills

Teamwork

Research abilities

Oral communication

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37 hrs This is a full-time role.

Worker Type: Hybrid Worker

Salary: £28,598 -£31,022 per annum (pro rata for part-time)

Location:Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3NG

We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, hardworking, and organised individual to join our team as a Legal Assistant.

Working in a fast paced, busy team your role will be to have conduct of pre-litigated matters. In addition, you will be required to support Solicitors in the team with non-litigated and litigated work.

This work includes obtaining documents, research, complying with pre-action disclosure obligations, analysing evidence, assessing liability & quantum, drafting, providing internal advice, contact with the Court and external solicitors where appropriate.

In addition, you might be required to attend Court hearings with Solicitors or Counsel.

An organised & efficient approach to the role is essential for this role due to the requirement to work to deadlines.

You will be provided with appropriate supervision and support by experienced Solicitors within the team.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Able to work well as part of a team
• Able to research unfamiliar areas of work
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Able to manage and prioritise multiple matters

This post is politically restricted.

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.

At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.

For informal enquiries please contact Katherine Wiggan - Team Leader, Litigation and Dispute Resolution here

Closing Date: 1st February 2026

Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews will be held: 16th February 2026

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