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Berry Smith LLP is a business whose key resource is its people. We therefore invest a great deal of time and resources into personal development; actively encouraging training and supporting people’s ideas and ambition. Our lawyers play a vital role in shaping the firm’s future and are rewarded with genuine opportunities for career progression.
Our success means we are continually growing, so we are always looking out for enthusiastic and motivated people to join our team. We regularly have vacancies in a wide variety of positions, as well as opportunities for graduates seeking a training contract or looking to qualify down the SQE route.
We are always interested in hearing from anyone wishing to join the firm, either in response to one of our vacancies or more speculatively for the future.
Please contact us at opportunities@berrysmith.com
For prospective employees, please see Candidate Privacy Notice
Current Roles:
LITIGATION ASSISTANT
Summary
· Closing date: 4th July 2025
· Location: Cardiff Office
· Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
· Job type: Full time
Job Description
We are looking to recruit a Litigation Assistant to join our busy Dispute Resolution Department based in the Cardiff Office.
We would envisage the role being full time, but we would consider applicants wishing to work part-time to accommodate their legal studies. Although there is no guarantee of a training contract, we very much hope that the right candidate would be able to progress towards becoming a Trainee Solicitor within 18 months.
The main responsibilities of the role include:
· Administrative tasks such as opening new files, carrying out necessary MLR checks for new clients, billing, and processing payments.
· Preparing bundles of documents for trial, interim applications, and case management conferences.
· Compiling document lists / indexes for disclosure.
· Preparing Instructions to Counsel and to experts.
· Preparing Statements of Costs and Cost Budgets.
· Legal research.
· Drafting / setting up letters and claim documents for the solicitors (i.e., pre-action letters, claim forms, letters to court).
· Preparing Court documents for filing and service.
· Corresponding with clients by email, e.g., to seek their instructions and keep them updated as their claim progresses.
· Corresponding regularly with the Court, Counsel, and experts, by telephone to track the progress of clients’ claims.
· Handling new telephone enquiries from prospective clients.
Applicant Criteria
Required skills and experience:
· A degree at 2:1 level or above
· Excellent communication skills
· Organised and methodical approach with good attention to detail
· Ability to work well individually and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Salary and Benefits
As a Litigation Assistant you will receive:
· A competitive salary, reviewed annually
· Minimum 22 days annual leave (increasing to a maximum of 28 days), plus bank holidays
· Office Christmas Shutdown.
· Eye care and private medical insurance (after qualifying period)
· Clear career progression opportunities
How to Apply
To be considered for the role please email your CV to Jane Emery, Practice Manager at jemery@berrysmith.com
Privacy
Please refer to the Candidate Privacy Notice on our website which sets out, in line with GDPR and data protection laws, the types of data we collect and hold on job applicants. https://www.berrysmith.com/privacy-notice/
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