Job Description

Legal Support Assistant - Litigation (Maternity Cover)

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Kitson Boyce LLP is a trusted and respected law firm operating from offices across Devon.


At the heart of what we do is a determination to be the law firm of choice - for both our people and our clients. We are a progressive, dynamic, professional organisation led by a partnership that is compassionate, understanding and responsive; qualities we believe shape both our culture and our future.


Being part of our firm means you will contribute to the delivery of outstanding client care within an environment where the highest standards of expertise are a given.


Our social responsibility ethos is strong and we regularly participate in fundraising events - be it on mountains, across the moorlands or down to the sea - we work together to make lives better and the communities in which we work happier and healthier.

The Role:

As a Legal Support Assistant, you will assist the fee earners in the department by providing effective administrative and secretarial support using a case management system and a wide range of business software applications. You will be expected to have contact with clients, both in person and by telephone and email, as well as with other law firms and related professional organisations and agencies. You will assist in ensuring that the work of the Litigation department is carried out in accordance with the firm's own standards and you will endeavour to deliver a high quality, efficient and effective professional legal service by ensuring that documentation is prepared and produced to a consistently high standard within required deadlines.



This role is being advertised as a fixed-term maternity cover to support the Litigation department during a period of planned absence. The appointment is expected to commence late February and will be in place for the duration of the maternity leave period.


While the role is offered on a fixed-term basis, the successful candidate will be fully embedded within the team, undertaking a substantive Legal Support Assistant role with the same responsibilities and support as comparable permanent colleagues.


We welcome applications from candidates seeking a fixed-term opportunity, including those looking to gain experience within a well-established litigation team or returning to the workplace.

About You :

Your role in the Litigation department is key so previous experience of working within the legal services profession, particularly in relation to litigation work, would be a distinct advantage although not essential. As long as you have enthusiasm and a willingness to learn and develop new skills with an interest in new technology and its application in an office environment, we will provide you with the training you need to develop your knowledge and expertise.


You will be an efficient and effective administrator and a strong team player who is keen to both support and learn from colleagues.



The ideal candidate will:

Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and will be articulate and able to communicate clearly, concisely and without jargon. Have experience of working with a variety of business software packages and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook. Be able to develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, clients and other professional contacts. Have a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, as well as a good knowledge of grammar and its application. Have the ability to work on your own initiative and under pressure, whilst maintaining a thorough, organised and methodical approach to your work. Be flexible and adaptable when necessary.

The Reward

We want to recognise hard work, commitment and good client service by offering employees a generous remuneration package.


As an employee, you will enjoy a range of benefits which include:

Competitive salary. Pension. 33 days' holiday per annum, which includes bank holidays. An additional day's leave on your birthday. Health care cash plan for all employees. Death in Service benefit. Free staff legal services - wills and conveyancing. Cycle to Work Scheme. Employee Assistance Programme. Membership of Mindful Employer. * A range of initiatives to support physical and mental health wellbeing.