Job Description

.My client is a well established multi office Commercial Law firm who are looking for a Commercial Litigation Executive assistant to support their team of Litigators on a permanent basis.

The role is based at their Stockton Heath office and the Commercial team deal with an assortment of Litigation matters such as Debt Recovery, Partnership Disputes, Shareholder and director disputes and injunctive relief amongst others.

Responsibilities

• To undertake file opening and related procedures in accordance with the Quality Manual.
• Undertaking Anti-Money Laundering and ID checks in accordance with firm policy.
• Helping with good document management and matter and client records.
• Preparing document bundles using bundle software.
• Filing documents with court using CE-Filing.
• Taking responsibility for ensuring all court dates and deadlines are diarised.
• Where appropriate, liaising with clients.
• Carrying out photocopying and scanning and various online filing duties.
• Organise with team holiday charts.
• Deal with incoming and outgoing post for the team.
• Handling, amending and being responsible for legal documents - attention to detail is essential.
• Assisting other fee earners with administrative tasks as required.
• Extensive use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word, as well as case management system.
• Any other administrative duties as required by the team on an ad hoc basis.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Health Insurance
• Social Events
• Xmas Closure
• 20 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

If this role is of interest, please call Chris Orrell on 0161 914 7357 or forward your most recent CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk.

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