Litigation Legal Assistant - Varied Caseload & Career Growth

Confidential; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive and collaborative working环境

Excellent career development

Exposure to varied litigation caseload

Opportunity to develop legal knowledge

Job summary

Confidential, based in Bexleyheath, Greater London, is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to support a busy Litigation department. You will work alongside experienced fee earners on a varied caseload and gain exposure to a broad range of litigation matters.

The role involves opening client files, managing diaries, drafting documents, and ensuring compliance with firm policies. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive candidate with legal support experience or a Law degree looking to

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Administrator is advantageous.
• Law degree or equivalent legal qualification would be beneficial.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.
• Proactive, reliable and eager to learn.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Open new client files and complete 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 per firm procedures.
• Support fee earners with progression of litigation matters.
• Ensure compliance with firm policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Legal administrative support

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

Confidential, based in Bexleyheath, Greater London, is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to support a busy Litigation department. You will work alongside experienced fee earners on a varied caseload and gain exposure to a broad range of litigation matters.

The role involves opening client files, managing diaries, drafting documents, and ensuring compliance with firm policies. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive candidate with legal support experience or a Law degree looking to