Litigation Legal Assistant

Tsr Legal; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

TSR Legal, in partnership with a Cardiff law firm, is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join the Dispute Resolution team. This role offers exposure to commercial and civil litigation, with opportunities to develop litigation and dispute resolution skills.

You will work closely with experienced lawyers, supporting a varied caseload, ensuring matters progress smoothly and clients receive a high level of service in a busy, professional environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal environment is preferred.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Proactive approach and willingness to learn.
• Experience with litigation support is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day management of litigation files.
• Prepare and format legal documents and correspondence.
• Assist with court forms, bundles and case documentation.
• Support with the preparation of witness statements and other evidence.
• Managing deadlines and maintaining accurate case records.
• Liaising with clients, counsel, courts and other third parties.
• Assisting with disclosure and document management.
• Conducting basic legal and case research where required.
• Preparing documents for hearings and meetings.
• Opening, maintaining and closing files.
• Assisting with billing and general matter administration.
• Providing wider administrative support to the litigation team as required.

Skills

Legal administration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Client liaison

Job description

Litigation Legal Assistant

Cardiff | Full-Time | Legal Support

TSR Legal is working closely in partnership with a highly regarded Cardiff law firm to appoint a Litigation Legal Assistant to join its growing Dispute Resolution team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Legal Assistant or Legal Administrator with an interest in litigation and contentious work to join an established and well-respected legal team.

The successful candidate will work closely with experienced lawyers, supporting a varied caseload of commercial and civil litigation, employment disputes and wider contentious matters.

The Role

As a Litigation Legal Assistant, you will provide high-quality administrative and legal support across a varied caseload, working closely with the fee earners to ensure matters progress efficiently and clients receive an excellent level of service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the day-to-day management of litigation files
• Preparing and formatting legal documents, correspondence and reports
• Assisting with court forms, bundles and case documentation
• Supporting with the preparation of witness statements and other evidence
• Managing deadlines and maintaining accurate case records
• Liaising with clients, counsel, courts and other third parties
• Assisting with disclosure and document management
• Conducting basic legal and case research where required
• Preparing documents for hearings and meetings
• Opening, maintaining and closing files
• Assisting with billing and general matter administration
• Providing wider administrative support to the litigation team as required

The work will be varied and will provide exposure to a range of contentious matters, including commercial and contractual disputes, employment matters, partnership and shareholder disputes, professional negligence and other civil litigation.

About You

We are looking for someone who is genuinely interested in developing a career within litigation and dispute resolution.

You may already have experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator or Paralegal within a litigation environment. Alternatively, you may have broader legal experience and be looking to move into a more contentious role.

Experience within litigation is desirable, but attitude, organisation and a genuine interest in the work are equally important.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience working within a legal environment
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to manage competing deadlines
• Confidence dealing professionally with clients and third parties
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn
• An interest in litigation and dispute resolution

The Firm

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and highly respected Cardiff law firm with a strong reputation for providing high-quality legal advice and a personal, client-focused service.

The firm has a specialist team working across a broad range of disputes, litigation and employment matters, advising both individuals and businesses.

You will be joining a professional but approachable working environment where you will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced lawyers and gain genuine exposure to contentious legal work.

Why Apply?

This role would suit someone who is looking for more than a purely administrative position and wants to develop their legal knowledge and build a career within litigation.

You will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a varied caseload, work closely with experienced fee earners and become an integral part of a growing specialist team.

All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.