We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Legal Assistant to join our in-house legal team. If you have excellent organisational skills, a passion for law, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Administrative Support: Draft, proofread, and organise legal documents including contracts, pleadings, and correspondence.
• Case Management: Assist with document discovery, prepare court filings, and maintain case files.
• Legal Research: Conduct legal research on statutes, case law, and regulations to support ongoing cases.
• Client Interaction: Manage client intake, handle client inquiries, and provide updates on case progress.
• Court Filings & Scheduling: Prepare and file documents electronically with the court, schedule meetings, depositions, and manage attorney calendars.
• Trial Preparation: Assist in preparing exhibits, trial materials, and support attorneys during hearings or trials.

Requirements:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Familiarity with legal documents and court filing procedures is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research software (LexisNexis, Westlaw).
• Prior experience in a legal office or related environment preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Salary
• 31 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 2 years of service plus have your birthday off
• Paid time off annually to volunteer
• Comprehensive health & well-being benefits including cycle to work scheme, 24hr remote access to a doctor, heavily discounted gym memberships and free access to mental health first aiders
• Heavily discounted group discount scheme on all products
• Group Perks and freebies on days out, cinema, theatre, eating in and out, mobiles phones, a new car, food shopping and most major high street retailers
• Opportunity to work with a forward-thinking and supportive team.
• Career development and continuous learning opportunities.

Our Company is committed to monitoring & aligning its Policies with up-to-date Government guidance on reducing the spread of respiratory infections in the workplace. Through the Company’s value of “Succeed Together” we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We recruit the ‘best person for the job’ regardless of any protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010 creating an inclusive working environment and culture for our employees.