Legal Assistant (Civil Litigation)Bexleyheath£27,000 - £30,000 + Company benefits + 26 days holiday + Training & Progression Are you a legal assistant seeking to contribute to the success of an exciting business, where you will have the autonomy and responsibility to assist with managing cases for 3 partners?This is an exciting opportunity with a firm that plays by different rules and sees all members as partners rather than just standard employees. There is an open dialogue policy, where they assist their partners in delivering the very best.On offer is the opportunity for a legal assistant to move into a progressive role with a leading Legal 500 firm, offering great work-life balance and training to ensure you reach your full potential. The firm is committed to promoting and developing staff through ongoing development and regular appraisals.In this role you will be exposed to client contact, diary management, opening and closing cases, as well as general legal administrative duties.This role would suit a secretary or administrator looking to have the freedom to be creative and directly contribute to the success of a company, working on exciting cases, where no two days are the same.The role:

Input and updating the firm's case management system
Issuing client bills and paying invoices
Client contact- updating clients and dealing with enquiries
Undertake general administrative duties such as photocopying, scanning, and filing
Opening and closing files
Audio and copy typing all correspondence to include letters and legal forms
Sending Letter before Claims and issuing proceedings

The person:

Proven experience working as a secretary/legal assistant/credit controller
Fast and accurate typing skills
The ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.Key words: Legal Assistant, Civil Litigation, Administration, Visual file, Case management systemReference: BBBHWe are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website which can be found at our website.

Legal Assistant Civil Litigation