Legal Assistant Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Assistant to join a growing team within our civil litigation department.
Your responsibilities would include (but not be limited to):
1. Assisting fee-earners
2. Assisting drafting key documents at both the pre-action stage and post-issue stage, including but not limited to, Letters of Claim/LBA, statements of case, witness statements, instructions to counsel etc. Full supervision and training will be given.
3. Diarising key dates
4. Legal research (experience preferred and training will be provided)
5. Bundle preparation
6. Taking enquiries
7. Client onboarding, opening/closing files and general administrative tasks.
8. Assisting handling a caseload of contentious matters under supervision
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a can-do attitude who can achieve high standards of accuracy. The ideal candidate for this role will have previous litigation experience and some knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and Forms. We’re also looking for:
· Ambition – you will always be thinking of the next steps, both professionally and in your career and knowledge development.
· Team player – you will be willing and want to assist colleagues.
· Achiever – you will be goal-driven and keen to hit your individual targets and assist your colleagues to achieve team targets.
· Friendly – we value the kind and supportive ethos that exudes from our staff, and you will bring a positive and friendly attitude to your work, our clients and your colleagues.
· Experienced – you will have a strong foundation in litigation, evidenced by previous experience and you will have a Qualifying Law Degree or possibly SQE1 or 2, or Legal Executive qualifications or legal secretarial diploma.
· Career progression available– with an aspiration for those who ultimately want to qualify as a solicitor although this is not an essential
We offer excellent support for you to develop your career, and progression opportunities are available.
Working Days - Monday to Friday 9 to 5.30pm
Salary – Competitive, Dependent on Experience
Full-time, Permanent
Office based, Leicester
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person