Assistant Litigation Executive Civil Liberties

Assistant Litigation Executive Civil Liberties (Grade C)

Location: Hull or Manchester (Hybrid Office Based)
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Salary: Fee Earner

About the Role

We are working with a nationally recognised law firm to recruit an Assistant Litigation Executive to support its specialist Civil Liberties team.

This role is ideal for a junior fee earner with litigation experience who wants to develop their skills and progress into a senior fee-earning position. The successful candidate will assist Grade A/B fee earners in managing complex civil claims preparing documentation and ensuring smooth case progression.

Hybrid working and professional development opportunities are offered within a supportive specialist team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support senior fee earners in managing civil liberties and related civil claims.
• Assist with drafting and reviewing letters witness statements schedules of loss and other litigation documentation.
• Collate organise and review documentary and evidential material.
• Help progress cases efficiently in line with procedural rules court directions and internal protocols.
• Liaise with clients counsel experts and other third parties as required.
• Undertake administrative and research tasks to support case progression.
• Ensure accurate file management record-keeping and compliance with internal standards.
• Develop skills in forensic loss analysis client handling and litigation procedures.

Requirements

• Litigation Executive or equivalent legal experience (Grade C fee earner)
• Experience supporting civil claims or litigation files
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to draft letters statements and basic litigation documentation
• Interest in civil liberties or complex civil claims
• Professional empathetic and client-focused approach
• Motivated to learn and develop into a senior fee-earning role

Benefits & Package

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Exposure to complex civil litigation and civil liberties matters
• Clear training and progression opportunities into higher-grade fee-earning roles

How to Apply

To apply please send your CV to and a member of our team will be in touch confidentially.