Job Description

About Davisons Law

Davisons Law is a leading law firm known for its client-focused approach, high-quality legal services, and investment in our Team's personal and career development. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive

Litigation Assistant

to support our litigation team. The ideal candidate will assist with case preparation, document management, court filings, and trial preparation as well as attending court hearings. This is an excellent opportunity to build experience in a dynamic and fast-paced legal environment.

What you'll do

When you join the team with

Davisons Law

as a

Litigation Assistant

in our

Coventry

office, you will be involved and assist in wide range of litigation matters, from personal injury and clinical negligence claims to contract disputes and other cases handled by our specialist litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop practical legal skills across diverse areas of contentious law with a mix of administrative and legal tasks related to the Litigation department.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in all phases of the litigation process and trial preparation.

Draft and organise legal documents such as pleadings, correspondence, and disclosure responses.

Manage and maintain case files (electronic and hard copy including deadlines, limitation periods and key dates).

Conduct factual and legal research under solicitor's supervision.

Co-ordinate document production and assist with e-discovery/disclosure review.

File documents with the court (both electronically and manually).

Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to the Litigation Solicitor/s to ensure the efficient running of caseloads.

Draft and prepare correspondence and legal documents using the firm's case management system.

Liaise professionally with clients in person and via telephone, ensuring high levels of client care.

Maintain and manage an organised filing system, including daily filing, as well as the opening, closing, storage, and retrieval of client files.

Prepare and dispatch outgoing mail and enclosures in a timely and accurate manner.

Co-ordinate the scanning, photocopying, and general document handling as required.

Handle general administrative tasks, including answering and making telephone calls and managing routine inquiries.

Assist with the drafting, issuing, and follow-up of client bills and fee-related documentation.

What's in it for you:

Working with Davisons Law is more than just a job. We give all our employees the

opportunity to develop and shape their futures

with us. Employees at Davisons Law can take control of their own career by following our

Leadership or Technical career path

such as qualifying as a solicitor.

We offer a

competitive salary

plus access to a range of

excellent benefits

, including:

Opportunities for professional growth and continued legal training.

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Option to buy or sell 3 days of your annual leave.

Professional Subscriptions paid.

Additional holiday days during our Christmas shutdown so that you can enjoy time with your friends and family.

Incentives schemes and referral rewards

Your birthday off in addition to your annual leave entitlement

Birthday gift voucher

Paycare Health Cash Scheme

Discounted legal fees.

You will also be able to join your colleagues if you wish, at Davisons

social events

.

Dress down & treat day on the last Friday of each month.

Annual Christmas company celebration

Localised office events

Equal opportunities

Davisons Law

is a

committed equal opportunities employer

. We seek to attract, develop, and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and encourage a culture within our business where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs.

Additional information:

Please be aware, for some vacancies, where we receive high numbers of applications, we may need to bring the close date forward. Due to the nature of the work undertaken, confirmation of employment will be subject to a variety of checks which will be carried out once an offer of employment is accepted.

Join

Davisons Law

and be part of a law firm that values you and

provides opportunities

to

act with purpose

and

thrive

.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person