MJV Solicitors is a firm of solicitors providing a wide range of legal services, but specialising in civil litigation. Open since 2016, we are recruiting a legal secretary to assist one of our senior solicitors with their litigated, housing disrepair case loads.
Please note that this is an in person role and the successful candidate will work full-time in our Blackpool office.
The role will involve drafting and assisting with various court papers, and so attention to detail and excellent drafting skills are a must.
Candidates must have experience of working on litigated civil litigation claims.
The successful candidate will:
- Prepare and assist with the preparation of court documents including particulars of claim, witness statements and court bundles
- Consider and take instructions from clients
- Prepare and draft documents based on client instructions
- Review and report on evidence essential to the case
- Interview clients to obtain key information
- Liaise with third parties such as surveyors, landlords and solicitors
- Log all relevant work on our case management system
- Assist the senior solicitor with their diary and time management, including diarising court directions and client appointments.
If you would like more information about the roles, please e-mail rebecca.ferguson@mjvlaw.co.uk or call Rebecca Ferguson on 01253 858231.
Alternatively, please apply in the usual way.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,000.00-£29,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: MJV Legal Secretary/PA