Job Description
Harding Evans are looking for a Litigation Assistant to join their Commercial Group team to assist and provide a range of legal support and administration to Partners, fee earners and other legal professionals as well as effectively manage all aspects of cases allocated and where necessary provide support to Partners and Solicitors within the Commercial Group/Firm.
The post holder will be required to undertake tasks including but not limited to the following:-
Performing legal and factual research – researching the most valid arguments, reviewing case facts, identifying the relevant laws and ensuring all other relevant information is considered in a case.
Summarising legal documents.
Checking the accuracy of legal forms and documents.
Drafting and serving legal documents.
Assisting in the preparation of legal arguments, applications, declarations and motions.
Preparing, serving and/or responding to correspondence.
Interacting directly with clients, including taking initial instructions.
Proof reading legal documents.
Attend Court to provide representation on behalf of clients and a willingness to undertake own advocacy where appropriate.
To undertake any other legal and/or administrative duties as may reasonably be required from time to time.
To achieve agreed levels of time-recording (as appropriate).
To undertake any specific training when required to do so and overall to have a responsibility towards self-development.
Open New Claims on Case Management System and create physical files – including generating all paperwork/documents in the process of the same.
Close claims on the case management system and undertake archiving process – including generating all paperwork/documents in the process of the same.
Photocopying and binding.
Filing and management of papers files.
Pay invoices, bank cheques as and when required.
To make calls out chasing information/documentation for all parties.
To receive incoming calls/enquiries – addressing the enquiry if possible or directing the caller to the correct individual / taking a telephone message.
Provide secretarial/typing support when required.
To scan and distribute incoming post.
To prepare outgoing going post (including boxing and instructing courier).
Providing post room assistance where required.
Assist with any other administrative duties when required.
Essential
Knowledge of litigation processes and understanding of legislation relevant to work type.
Law Degree & LPC or recognised equivalent.
Strong mathematical skills.
High Proficiency in all Microsoft Office Packages including word, outlook e-mail, outlook diary functions.
Desirable
An understanding of accounts ledgers and dictation system.
Essential
Experience of working in a commercial team and working to and dealing with deadlines.
Experience of drafting legal documents and supporting senior fee earners where necessary.
Desirable
Experience of working in a legal office in a similar role and management of own caseload of files.
Experience of working with Case Management Systems.
Experience drafting applications for third party funding using CCMS system.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
The post holder will be required to undertake tasks including but not limited to the following:-
Performing legal and factual research – researching the most valid arguments, reviewing case facts, identifying the relevant laws and ensuring all other relevant information is considered in a case.
Summarising legal documents.
Checking the accuracy of legal forms and documents.
Drafting and serving legal documents.
Assisting in the preparation of legal arguments, applications, declarations and motions.
Preparing, serving and/or responding to correspondence.
Interacting directly with clients, including taking initial instructions.
Proof reading legal documents.
Attend Court to provide representation on behalf of clients and a willingness to undertake own advocacy where appropriate.
To undertake any other legal and/or administrative duties as may reasonably be required from time to time.
To achieve agreed levels of time-recording (as appropriate).
To undertake any specific training when required to do so and overall to have a responsibility towards self-development.
Open New Claims on Case Management System and create physical files – including generating all paperwork/documents in the process of the same.
Close claims on the case management system and undertake archiving process – including generating all paperwork/documents in the process of the same.
Photocopying and binding.
Filing and management of papers files.
Pay invoices, bank cheques as and when required.
To make calls out chasing information/documentation for all parties.
To receive incoming calls/enquiries – addressing the enquiry if possible or directing the caller to the correct individual / taking a telephone message.
Provide secretarial/typing support when required.
To scan and distribute incoming post.
To prepare outgoing going post (including boxing and instructing courier).
Providing post room assistance where required.
Assist with any other administrative duties when required.
Essential
Knowledge of litigation processes and understanding of legislation relevant to work type.
Law Degree & LPC or recognised equivalent.
Strong mathematical skills.
High Proficiency in all Microsoft Office Packages including word, outlook e-mail, outlook diary functions.
Desirable
An understanding of accounts ledgers and dictation system.
Essential
Experience of working in a commercial team and working to and dealing with deadlines.
Experience of drafting legal documents and supporting senior fee earners where necessary.
Desirable
Experience of working in a legal office in a similar role and management of own caseload of files.
Experience of working with Case Management Systems.
Experience drafting applications for third party funding using CCMS system.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Legal Assistant - Commercial Group position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Newport offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.
