Litigation Assistant (Paralegal)

Bond Turner; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Liverpool seeks a Litigation Assistant to support their RTA – Credit Hire & PI team. The role involves client communication, document preparation, and administrative support within a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset. The firm offers a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and workplace benefits, fostering a supportive work environment.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Workplace pension scheme

Free onsite Gym

Discounted local parking

Qualifications

• Combination of communication, organisational, analytical, and technical skills.
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Ability to manage workload independently.

Responsibilities

• Speak with clients regularly and provide updates.
• Prepare and draft various legal documents.
• Organize and maintain filing systems.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Bond Turner is a leading law firm, proudly recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. We are committed to ensuring access to justice for our clients and their families, providing expert legal services with a client-centered approach. With offices in Liverpool and Bolton, we offer nationwide legal advice across a wide range of sectors. Our areas of expertise include Credit Hire, Personal Injury (including Complex Injury), Clinical and Professional Negligence, Housing Disrepair, Group Action Claims and Public Inquiries. We are driven by a commitment to achieving successful outcomes, surpassing client expectations, and creating a supportive environment that empowers our employees to build fulfilling and rewarding careers.

We understand that our growth as a business is driven by the success of our people. We take pride in fostering a positive, collaborative work environment where everyone can contribute to our shared success. With exceptional support at every turn, every employee is empowered to reach their full potential.

Role

We are currently recruiting for a Litigation Assistant to join our RTA – Credit Hire & PI team in our Liverpool office. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about the work they do, the service they provide and getting the best results for their clients.

The Legal Assistant will provide support to Solicitors. The role will involve performing important administrative and clerical duties, which in turn will increase your knowledge and understanding of the claim process, as well as legal knowledge on the whole. You will be expected to work well as part of a fast-paced team, whilst also performing tasks independently with good attention to detail and initiative. If you have drive, determination and ambition and are looking for a stimulating career, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities To Include

• Speak with clients regularly, providing updates and answering their questions to assist case handlers.
• Act as a liaison between clients and the legal team, gathering necessary information or clarifications to help move the case forward.
• Under the guidance of case handlers, prepare and draft various legal documents including letters, forms, contracts, or other legal paperwork related to the case.
• Assist case handlers in gathering and organizing the required documentation and information for the progression of cases.
• Help ensure that all necessary evidence and materials are available for hearings, negotiations, or further legal processes.
• Review and prepare legal documents, ensuring sensitive information is redacted or handled appropriately.
• Proofread, edit, or format documents to meet legal standards and confidentiality requirements as needed.
• Verify the accuracy of information provided by clients or other sources to ensure the integrity of the case documentation.
• Cross-reference details, confirm facts, or contact relevant parties for confirmation as required.
• Accurately perform assigned tasks based on instructions from case handlers or solicitors, ensuring timely delivery and high attention to detail.
• Organize and ready materials needed for ongoing case progression, ensuring that all documents, evidence, and case files are in order.
• Help prepare files for submission to courts or other legal entities.
• Manage and maintain both paper and electronic filing systems, ensuring that case documents are well-organized, up-to-date, and accessible.
• Provide administrative support to the legal team, including scheduling meetings, maintaining calendars, answering phone calls, and other general office tasks that facilitate the smooth operation of the team.

About You

To be successful in the role of Litigation Assistant, you must have a combination of communication, organisational, analytical, and technical skills, paired with a flexible and proactive mindset. Attention to detail, the ability to manage your workload independently, and a willingness to learn will contribute to your effectiveness in supporting case handlers and solicitors. You’ll be an essential part of a fast-paced legal team.

Company Values

We’re a collaboration of companies established in 2006, working towards and guaranteeing the same goal. Our mission: We are driven to succeed. Our purpose is to help people move on in their lives through supporting our clients, our communities and each other.

• We support
• We surpass
• We succeed

What We Offer In Return

We offer a clean professional office working environment with fantastic facilities in the heart of Liverpool City Centre with great travel links. A competitive salary including 23 days holiday allowance plus 8 bank holidays. Employee Assistance Programme. Workplace pension scheme. Free onsite Gym, weekly classes and wellbeing programmes. Discounted onsite Restaurant, Coffee Shop / Café. Secure bike storage. Discounted local parking. The opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with a wonderful Law firm.