Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant

Location: Cardiff Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (9am - 5pm) Salary: £26,000

The Opportunity

We're working with a well-regarded law firm in Cardiff looking to add a Legal Assistant to their Litigation department. This is a great opportunity for someone with solid admin experience in a legal setting who wants to develop their career.

What you'll be doing:

Manage and progress a caseload of debt recovery and enforcement matters, with appropriate supervision. Review instructions and carry out initial case assessments. Draft and issue Letters Before Action and County Court claims. Liaise with clients, debtors, solicitors, courts and third parties to progress cases. Instruct and liaise with enforcement agents, tracing agents, bailiffs and High Court Enforcement Officers. Assist with possession and eviction matters where required. Monitor court deadlines and ensure compliance with relevant procedures and internal policies. Prepare hearing bundles, court filings and client documentation. Assist with billing, file reviews and general administrative duties. Handle telephone enquiries and provide a professional service to clients.What you'll need:

Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines. Confident working independently and as part of a team, with good initiative. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Resilient and adaptable approach. Knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules and litigation processes is desirable but not essential