Litigation Assistant - FTC

We are currently seeking a Litigation Assistant for a mid-town law firm near the Royal Courts of Justice. Our client is a trusted London Law Firm, ranked in the Legal 500 for Commercial Litigation, offering both commercial and personal legal services. This is a 6-month fixed-term contract with the potential for extension or conversion to a permanent role.

Additional Information:

This position is based in Central London, conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from Chancery Lane train station. Currently, there is some flexibility to work from home two days a week, subject to review and selection by our client. The salary range for this role is between £30,000 to £35,000.

Apply now to join our client's team in this challenging and rewarding Litigation Assistant role. Please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the position.

Responsibilities:

As a Litigation Assistant, you will be responsible for managing a large workload and handling numerous IP litigation cases, including High Court and Intellectual Property Enterprise Court actions. Under the supervision of a senior member of staff, you will have day-to-day responsibility for files. You will also schedule tasks and communicate with clients, opponents, and other third parties. Additionally, you will work closely with Counsel on applications, making an interest in intellectual property valuable. While some experience in litigation and/or case work would be beneficial, this is a relatively junior role.

Requirements:

• Previous litigation experience and/or exposure to case work is advantageous.
• Excellent workload management and task scheduling skills.
• Strong communication abilities with clients, opponents, and third parties.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Counsel.
• Interest in intellectual property is a plus.
• Educated to a high standard.

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