Senior Legal Assistant

Medway, Hybrid working

£30,000 -£35,000

We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Assistant to join our Medway based client.

The Senior Legal Assistant handles a variety of defended and bespoke litigation files from inception to conclusion.

Responsibilities:

* Handle varied contentious caseloads.
* Assess cost implications and commercial benefits.
* Support Legal Assistants with their caseloads.
* Compile monthly reports.
* Liaise with external agencies and internal management.
* Draft court documents and instruct counsel.
* Ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications:

* Qualified Legal Executive or Law Degree.
* Experience with contentious caseloads and court advocacy.
* Knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules and relevant Consumer Acts
* Strong organisational, communication, and negotiation skills.

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.