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Job Specification – Legal Assistant (Litigation / Personal Injury)

Overview

Candidates with defence‑litigation experience will also be considered.

• Provide day‑to‑day administrative and legal support to solicitors handling personal injury litigation files.
• Draft, proofread, and prepare legal documents including letters, pleadings, discovery, and briefs.
• Manage case files from instruction through to settlement or hearing, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Liaise with clients, counsel, medical experts, engineers, insurers, and third parties.
• Coordinate and prepare documents for court hearings, settlement meetings, and consultations.
• Organise and manage medical records, reports, and expert documentation.
• File motions, discovery requests, and other legal submissions on Courts Service Online (CSOL) or via hard‑copy filing where required.
• Handle telephone and email queries and provide updates to clients in a professional and empathetic manner.
• Schedule appointments, consultations, and court dates.
• Maintain accurate records, file notes, and case progress updates.

• Minimum 1–2 years’ experience working in a litigation environment, with specific exposure to personal injury cases (plaintiff experience preferred).
• Experience preparing litigation documentation and managing PI files.
• Strong knowledge of court processes, litigation procedures, and relevant time limits.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and multitasking skills.
• High attention to detail with strong drafting and proofreading ability.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with case‑management systems an advantage.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, prioritise workload, and meet deadlines.

• A proactive, motivated, and professional approach.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a litigation team.
• Strong client‑care skills with the ability to handle sensitive matters.

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