Litigation Legal Assistant

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector; London; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to join their Litigation team in South London. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support a dynamic Local Authority in-house team, where you will assist in preparing court documents, managing a small caseload, and ensuring smooth operations within the legal framework. With a hybrid working arrangement, you will enjoy flexibility while contributing to meaningful legal work. The position comes with excellent training opportunities and a supportive work environment, making it an ideal role for those passionate about a career in law.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Local Government Pension scheme

Flexible working policies

Season ticket loans

Bicycle loans

Staff discounts

Subsidised gym memberships

Supportive staff networks

Qualifications

• Experience in providing legal assistance and support in litigation.
• Ability to prepare court documents and manage a small caseload.

Responsibilities

• Support the Litigation team with document preparation and case management.
• Assist in triaging the duty mailbox and processing invoices.

Skills

Legal Assistance

Court Document Preparation

Case Management

Communication Skills

Education

Legal Qualification

Job description

Legal Assistant - Litigation Team

London Borough Council

Hybrid Working Arrangement

£31,434 - £32,346

We are delighted to be recruiting a Legal Assistant to support a dynamic and busy Local Authority in-house Litigation and Prosecutions Legal Team.

The role

We are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join a busy and talented Litigation team.

The role will require you to provide support and assistance to a team of Litigation and prosecution Lawyers. This will include helping to triage the team's duty mailbox under supervision, preparation of court bundles, preparing court documents and forms, and holding a small caseload under supervision. You will also be required to prepare reports and process the teams invoices.

What's in it for you?

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks

Location

Whilst the job is primarily based in South London a hybrid approach is taken, where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis. At present you will be required to work from the office at least 40% of the time, and it may be necessary for you to come in for meetings, as determined by service requirements.

Please apply as soon as possible to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, or contact Rayhaneh Tehrani in our Manchester office for an informal discussion about the role.

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