Litigation Assistant

Manchester
Competitive
16 Jun 2021
14 Jul 2021
215284673
Melanie Daly
Conveyancer
2-4, 5-7
Permanent
Full Time

Litigation Assistant (Landlord & Tenant), 12 months experience desirable, Manchester, salary (DOE). The firm see the Litigation Assistant role as a steppingstone towards even greater things – to Litigation Executive where, after sufficient tenure (usually circa 12 months), you may apply for the period of recognised training, subject to the application criteria i.e. demonstrable success and commitment in the role. The Partners are looking for people who, with further investment will make excellent litigation lawyers.


OVERVIEW:
The firm are looking for people who have strong legal academic achievement (LLB, LLM, LPC, GDL). Usually this will be in tandem with relevant work experience, to show a desire for litigation as well as strong commercial acumen. Experience of landlord and tenant disputes is desirable. Its important to have the right attitude, to want to learn and progress, to show professionalism, maturity and aptitude for client handling and the ability to deal with pressure. This is an autonomous role and you will be expected to take responsibility for the tasks in your remit. The Partners are looking for their Trainee Solicitors of the future, so they need to see the correct skills. The tasks within the role will require you to chase relevant parties by telephone, detail checking, making sure the initial attendance is accurate, keeping the case management file fully up to date, client care, research, drafting letters of claim, drafting of court documentation, attending applications, attending conferences, instructing counsel, collating bundles, taking notes, witness statements and case progression. Competitive remuneration package on offer, along with ongoing training and development opportunities and a wide variety of interesting and challenging work, plus a very comprehensive range of benefits.