Litigation Legal Assistant

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is representing a well-established law firm seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join their busy Litigation department in Bexleyheath, Greater London. The role offers exposure to a varied caseload and the opportunity to develop your career within a supportive team.

The successful candidate will have legal support experience or a law degree, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Administrator is advantageous.
• Law degree or equivalent legal qualification is beneficial.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage a varied workload.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Open new client files and conduct conflict, identification and verification checks.
• Assist with client enquiries by telephone, email and in person.
• Manage diaries, appointments and meeting arrangements.
• Prepare attendance notes and maintain accurate file records.
• Draft correspondence, legal documents, applications and court bundles.
• Maintain and update the firm’s case management system.
• Process accounts forms relating to client monies.
• Scan, file and archive documents in line with firm procedures.
• Support fee earners with progression of litigation matters.
• Ensure compliance with firm policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Client care

Education

Law degree or equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management systems

Job description

My client is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join their busy Litigation department in Bexleyheath, Greater London.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous legal support experience, or a Law graduate looking to develop their career, to work alongside experienced fee earners on a varied caseload while gaining exposure to a broad range of litigation matters.

The Role

• Opening new client files and completing conflict, identification and verification checks
• Assisting with client enquiries by telephone, email and in person
• Managing diaries, appointments and meeting arrangements
• Preparing attendance notes and maintaining accurate file records
• Drafting correspondence, legal documents, applications and court bundles
• Maintaining and updating the firm's case management system
• Processing accounts forms relating to client monies
• Scanning, filing and archiving documents in accordance with firm procedures
• Supporting fee earners with the progression of litigation matters
• Ensuring compliance with firm policies and regulatory requirements

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Administrator is advantageous
• Law degree or equivalent legal qualification would be beneficial
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
• Proactive, reliable and eager to learn
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Exposure to a varied litigation caseload
• Opportunity to develop your legal knowledge and practical experience within a well-established law firm

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.