Litigation Assistant - #1769805

Department: Employment, Pensions and Immigration - North



Employment Type: Permanent



Location: Leeds



Reporting To: James Rhodes



Description

To provide comprehensive litigation administrative support to fee earners in progressing cases efficiently and accurately while ensuring compliance with internal and client service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs). The role will involve both administrative and case management responsibilities within a busy and varied employment law practice. This role will suit someone as an entry-level role into the legal profession, and who aspires to progress into a fee-earning legal role in the future



Key Responsibilities

Assist in the management and progression of legal cases, ensuring deadlines are met and cases are proactively handled through to conclusion

Support fee earners in meeting client and commercial requirements, including adherence to SLAs, KPIs, and financial targets

Manage case files, including opening new matters, carrying out conflict checks, and setting up cases in the case management system

Diarise key dates, including court and tribunal directions, and ensure timely compliance

Handle general document management, including scanning, organising, and maintaining paper and digital files

Draft and send out routine case correspondence and dealing with the Employment Tribunal portal system for a number of fee earners

Check availability and coordinate witness and counsel arrangements, including booking counsel and preparing instructions

Prepare, index, and serve tribunal bundles

Submit payment requests and chase settlement cheques and orders as required

Perform other administrative duties as needed



Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Essential Skills & Experience

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage a changing workload

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Confident communicator, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to build rapport and inspire confidence in clients and colleagues

Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines

Capable of making decisions within own areas of responsibility and working independently with minimal supervision

Proficient in IT, including Microsoft Word and Excel, with experience using case management and finance systems preferred

A co-operative team player with a positive and motivated approach to work



Desirable Qualifications & Experience

A law degree or related legal qualification

Previous experience of working with case management systems (e.g. Visual Files)



This role offers an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual to develop their legal career within a busy and fast-paced environment



#J-18808-Ljbffr