Litigation Support Assistant – 3-Month Contract

Civic Recruitment Limited; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Flexible Working

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a Legal Support Assistant – Litigation for a 3 months contract with a Local Authority in Swindon. The role focuses on providing administrative and legal support to the Litigation Team, including diary management, file opening/closing, and document handling.

The successful candidate will manage case records, support disclosure activities, monitor deadlines, and assist in maintaining compliance across litigation files.

Qualifications

• GCSE level education including English and Mathematics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Business Administration qualification (Level 3 or above).
• Training or certification in information governance, data protection, or records management.

Responsibilities

• Manage Litigation Team inbox daily.
• Maintain accurate records and case management tracking.
• Diary management for team members and deadlines.
• Open, maintain and close case files per procedures.
• Assist with disclosure requests and documentation.
• Support compliance checks and reporting for litigation files.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Confidential information handling

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Business Administration qualification (Level 3+)

Training or certification in information governance/data protection/records management

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a Legal Support Assistant – Litigation for a 3 months contract with a Local Authority in Swindon. The role focuses on providing administrative and legal support to the Litigation Team, including diary management, file opening/closing, and document handling.

The successful candidate will manage case records, support disclosure activities, monitor deadlines, and assist in maintaining compliance across litigation files.