Litigation Team Assistant

JS Legal Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded firm of solicitors in Hornchurch is seeking an experienced Litigation Team Assistant. The successful candidate will provide full support to the Litigation Team, handling initial enquiries, diary management, and drafting court documents. Essential skills include litigation experience, audio typing, and excellent IT skills. A friendly office environment and benefits such as 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension, and private health care are offered.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Pension

Private Health

Death in service

Parking

Friendly office environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or in a secretarial support role.
• Litigation experience, including Property Litigation is essential.
• Confidence in managing busy diaries and digital dictation.

Responsibilities

• Handle initial enquiries and open/close files.
• Manage diaries and process new client enquiries.
• Draft court documents, emails, and correspondence.

Skills

Litigation experience

Audio and copy typing skills

Excellent IT skills

Excellent telephone manner

Ability to multitask

Team player

Tools

Case management system

Job description

Litigation Team Assistant

Due to continued growth, our client a well-regarded firm of Solicitors based in Hornchurch. Have an opportunity for an experienced Litigation Team Assistant to join their Litigation Team.

We are looking for someone with confidence in managing busy diaries and digital dictation. Previous Litigation experience is essential knowledge of Property Litigation is advantageous

The position

This is a full -time permanent office-based position, providing support to one or more fee earners within the Litigation Team.

• You will handle initial enquiries
• Open / close files
• Diary management
• Audio typing
• Process new client enquiries and book appointments
• Assist in a full range of Litigation matters
• Drafting court documents, emails, and correspondence
• Assisting with bill preparation

Skills required

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Secretarial Support role
• Litigation experience, including Property Litigation essential
• Audio and copy typing skills
• Excellent IT skills
• Experience using a case management system
• Excellent telephone manner
• Ability to multitask
• Be a good team player

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Pro Rata
• Pension
• Private Health
• Death in service
• Parking
• Friendly office environment

Apply Now

If you feel this is the right opportunity for you, Contact Julie Sheridan at JS Legal Recruitment Ltd, quoting reference JSL2368, OR email your CV now or call for a confidential discussion.

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All successful applications will be responded to within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion