Senior Legal Assistant Litigation

Senior Legal Assistant: Litigation

Whats in it for you

• Take ownership of a senior traditional legal support role where accuracy and initiative are genuinely valued.
• Become the firms go-to expert across legal technology AI and practice management systems.
• Work closely with experienced litigation lawyers in a progressive and highly collaborative environment.
• Enjoy a varied role spanning litigation support file management billing client communication and process improvement.
• Join a growing boutique firm that invests heavily in its people technology and systems.

About your new employer:

• A progressive national boutique law firm advising growth businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
• Highly regarded for providing clear commercial advice and direct access to senior lawyers.
• The firms litigation and insolvency practice works alongside established commercial M&A and regulatory teams.
• A technology-focused business with significant investment in AI legal systems and more efficient ways of working.
• A supportive and professional environment where team members are encouraged to take ownership and improve processes.

About the role:

• Preparing court filings affidavits subpoenas briefs and service documents.
• Managing execution packs DocuSign cost agreements and disclosures.
• Opening maintaining and closing matters including conflicts AML and KYC.
• Monitoring court dates deadlines and key milestones.
• Maintaining accurate and well-organised electronic files.
• Assisting with billing WIP unbilled time and debtor reports.
• Following up overdue invoices and escalating problem accounts.
• Managing disbursements and trust-related administration.
• Providing first-line support across the firms legal technology systems.
• Identifying system issues and recommending process improvements.
• Managing client correspondence scheduling and matter updates.
  
  

The ideal candidate:

• An experienced Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant with strong litigation or dispute resolution experience.
• A solid understanding of court processes litigation documents and the practical requirements of running a file.
• Strong document production formatting and proofreading skills.
• Experience independently supporting busy lawyers and managing competing deadlines.
• Highly organised proactive and confident taking ownership of matters.
• Strong attention to detail and a genuine pride in producing high-quality work.
• Comfortable learning new technology and becoming the internal expert across legal systems.
• Clear and professional communication skills with lawyers clients and external stakeholders.
  
  

Experience with Actionstep legal AI platforms billing WIP debtors or process improvement will be highly regarded.

If this role does not align to your experience and/or career goals please contact us to discuss other suitable opportunities.

Why work with us

• We have access to 50% more roles than are publicly available.
• You will receive free CV and content advice as well as interview preparation assistance specific to the role.
• We are intimately aware of market trends including team/firmwide inside information and what salary you can achieve in the current market.
• Naiman Clarke are celebrating 25 years of excellence in the legal recruitment industry this year. Our team of experienced legally trained consultants have over 40 years of combined experience working exclusively in the legal recruitment sector.

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