Litigation Legal Assistant
3 weeks ago
Job Title: Debt Recovery Litigation Assistant
Permanent, Full time
We see the Litigation Assistant role as a steppingstone towards even greater things - to Litigation Executive where, after sufficient tenure (usually circa 12 months), you may apply for the period of recognised training, subject to the application criteria i.e. demonstrable success and commitment in the role. We are looking for people who - with further investment by us - will make excellent litigation lawyers. We have 80 Trainee Solicitors undertaking a combination of the traditional route to qualifying via LPC or the SQE Degree Apprenticeship. We litigate a number of debt recovery claims within the firm.
As a Litigation Assistant within our debt team, you will assist our Lawyers in both pre-litigated and post litigated work in relation to breach of contract debt claims. You will also be working closely with the Head of Consumer Claims on non-debt related litigation and other company projects.
You will be supporting a lawyer with their caseloads and helping to manage their client relationships.
Drafting letters of claim.
Engaging with Defendants by telephone and written communication.
Drafting Court documents, including Claim Forms, Particulars of Claim and Interlocutory Applications.
Being proactive - chasing third parties by telephone, email and post.We are looking for people who have strong legal academic achievement (LLB, LLM, LPC, GDL, SQE). Candidates who have passed their LPC or equivalent will be at an advantage.
Usually this will be in tandem with relevant work experience (Legal advice clinic, mini pupillage, vacation schemes etc.), to show a desire for litigation as well as strong commercial acumen. Experience of litigation is desirable but not essential.
8:30am-5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday
To do so we offer competitive remuneration packages, ongoing training and development opportunities and a wide variety of interesting and challenging work. 3/2 alternative working from home pattern staff after probation
23 days holiday a year, rising to 26 days
3 holiday buy backs per year after 1 year of service
Extra day's holiday for your birthday after 2 years' service.
Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service
Attending Lawyer meetings and training sessions (every other month)
3 appraisals per annum to discuss career and progress towards a training contract
Active training culture and various groups and events such as Diversity & Inclusion.
Enhanced Maternity Leave payment if you have over 1 year tenure
Other benefits including Employee Assistance Programme, free fruit & annual flu jabRecruitment Process:
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