Mediation And Litigation Legal Assistant

Job Summary

RecQuest is supporting a respected and forward thinking law firm in recruiting a Mediation & Litigation Assistant. This is a varied, client focused role offering exposure to both mediation and litigation, ideal for someone looking to grow within the legal sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a warm and professional first point of contact for client enquiries.
• Explain the mediation process and handle client questions, often by phone.
• Coordinate appointments, manage correspondence, and oversee logistics.
• Complete conflict checks, prepare quotations, and take initial instructions.
• Support client communication throughout mediation and assist with Legal Aid administration.
• Set up, maintain, and close electronic legal files to LEXCEL standards.
• Conduct supervised research and gather case information.
• Draft letters and documents, support billing, and assist with audits.
  Full-time Management & Operations