Litigation Legal Assistant

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Litigation team, providing high-quality administrative and legal support to Fee Earners and helping to ensure that client matters are progressed efficiently and professionally.

You will manage correspondence, organise files, and assist with court documentation while maintaining confidentiality and supporting the wider team in a busy litigation environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary in Litigation.
• Good understanding of legal terminology and litigation processes.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professional, approachable and client-focused demeanor.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Experience with audio typing or digital dictation would be beneficial.
• Experience with a legal case management system would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to Fee Earners within the Litigation team.
• Progress client matters accurately using the firm’s case management system.
• Open, organise, maintain and archive legal files and supporting documentation.
• Assist with preparation and organisation of legal correspondence and documentation.
• Prepare letters and client correspondence using audio typing and word processing.
• Manage Fee Earners’ diaries and arrange client appointments and meetings.
• Handle inquiries from clients and third parties professionally and efficiently.
• Prepare court documentation and electronic bundles for hearings.
• Assist with preparation of client bills and maintain account ledgers.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and firm information.
• Provide support to other Legal Assistants and Fee Earners when required.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Workload prioritisation

Independent working

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management system

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Litigation team, providing high-quality administrative and legal support to Fee Earners and helping to ensure that client matters are progressed efficiently and professionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to Fee Earners within the Litigation team
• Manage and progress client matters accurately and efficiently using the firm's case management system
• Open, organise, maintain and archive legal files and supporting documentation
• Assist with the preparation and organisation of legal correspondence and documentation
• Prepare letters and other client correspondence using audio typing, word processing and digital dictation
• Manage Fee Earners' diaries, including arranging client appointments, meetings and other commitments
• Deal professionally and efficiently with incoming telephone calls, client enquiries and third-party communications
• Monitor and manage incoming emails, post, photocopying and general administrative tasks
• Prepare court documentation, including electronic bundles and other documents required for hearings
• Assist with the preparation of client bills and maintain accurate account ledgers
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with internal procedures, professional standards and regulatory requirements
• Maintain confidentiality and security of all client and firm information
• Provide support to other Legal Assistants, Fee Earners and the wider management team when required

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience working as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary or similar role within a Litigation department
• Good understanding of legal terminology and litigation processes
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident verbal and written communication skills
• A professional, approachable and client-focused manner
• The ability to prioritise workloads and manage competing deadlines
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Experience using a legal case management system would be advantageous
• Experience with audio typing or digital dictation would be beneficial
• The ability to work independently while also contributing positively to a wider team

The Person

We are looking for someone who is organised, reliable and proactive, with a strong eye for detail and a genuine commitment to providing excellent client service.

You will be comfortable working in a busy Litigation environment, able to manage your own workload and confident dealing with clients, Fee Earners, courts and third parties professionally.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly