Job Description

Litigation Casework Support
£14.01 an hour
Temporary assignment until April 2023 with a possible extension
Monday to Friday 9-5

The purpose of the role is to provide effective and efficient administrative support to case holding. You will need to be well organized and able to take the initiative and work closely with others and have good oral and written communications skills. The role will include:

o Drafting straightforward letters, Court documents and briefs to Counsel
o Assisting in the booking of Counsel and preparation of instructions to Counsel
o Liaising with Counsel, the Court and the client
o Pursuing costs orders and drafting schedules of costs and submissions to the Court
o Sweeping up, weeding and closing files
o Maintaining electronic records in Case Management System
o Photocopying and preparing bundles
o Complying with the relevant policies and procedures when handling case documents
o Some roles may include line management responsibility for one or more Administrative Officers
o Arranging meetings, making travel arrangements, taking minutes at team meetings
o Complying with LEXCEL requirements and assisting the Team Leader and team as a whole in ensuring compliance
o Assisting the Team Leader and team with client case matters, as appropriate

Experience needed:

Legal admin background

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