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Litigation Support Officer - Law Graduates Welcome

Brook Street
Job LocationLeeds
EducationNot Mentioned
SalaryCompetitive salary
IndustryNot Mentioned
Functional AreaNot Mentioned
Job TypeTemporary , full-time

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a law graduate to join our client the Government Legal Department (GLD) in the litigation team as a litigation support officer. This is a long term temporary role lasting 12 monthsIf you are a law graduate and have 3 months experience working within a legal office, then this may be the opportunity for you

  • Location: Wellington Pl, Leeds LS1 4AP (full time in the office
  • Hours: Monday- Friday 37 hours a week - 9 - 5
  • Assignment length: 12 Months, until the end of March 2023 (may be extended subject to business requirements)
  • Salary: £10.21 but this raises to £12.83 after 12 weeks
Who are the GLDThe GLD are the governments principal legal advisers.PURPOSE OF JOBTo provide a high quality and cost effective administrative and case support service to the team.To be accountable for all aspects of each allocated task from outset to job completion.The role:The purpose of the role is to provide effective and efficient administrative support to case holding. You will need to be well organised and able to take the initiative and work closely with others and have good oral and written communications skills.The role will include:
  • Provide legal litigation support by corresponding with courts, clients, counsel, experts and witnesses in furtherance of legal claims as directed.
  • Understand the CPR and carry out administrative functions under the rules when instructed by a lawyer/case holder
  • Carry out simple investigations into claims.
  • Prepare instructions/briefs for Counsel, Agents, Experts and Investigators.
  • Prepare summary assessments of costs for court.
  • Prepare, file and serve straightforward court applications.
  • Preparing draft witness statements and list of documents
  • Photocopying and preparing bundles
  • Prepare redactions to documents under direction of lawyers.
  • Maintaining electronic records in Case Management System
  • Assist with the maintenance of core databases.
  • Arranging meetings, making travel arrangements, taking minutes at team meetings
The successful candidate will:
  • Legal qualification - LPC/Law Degree - essential
  • 3 months work experience within a legal office (solicitors etc)
  • High standard of written comms and attention to detail- essential
  • Proficiency with Excel, WORD etc and other standard office packages, inc Adobe - essential
  • Experience of case management systems or similar - desirable
  • Prior legal work experience - desirable
Overall, this role is a great opportunity for a graduate to gain experience within the Legal industry. It is a great step to allow you to further develop your career aspirationsIf this role sounds of interest to you, please apply or send your CV to me directly

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