Senior Legal Assistant: Litigation

What’s in it for you?

- Take ownership of a senior, traditional legal support role where accuracy and initiative are genuinely valued.
- Become the firm’s go-to expert across legal technology, AI and practice management systems.
- Work closely with experienced litigation lawyers in a progressive and highly collaborative environment.
- Enjoy a varied role spanning litigation support, file management, billing, client communication and process improvement.
- Join a growing boutique firm that invests heavily in its people, technology and systems.

About your new employer:

- A progressive national boutique law firm advising growth businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
- Highly regarded for providing transparent, commercial advice and direct access to senior lawyers.
- The firm’s litigation and insolvency practice works alongside established commercial, M&A; and regulatory teams.
- A technology-focused business with significant investment in AI, legal systems and more efficient ways of working.
- A supportive and professional environment where team members are encouraged to take ownership and improve processes.

About the role:

- Preparing court filings, affidavits, subpoenas, briefs and service documents.
- Managing execution packs, DocuSign, cost agreements and disclosures.
- Opening, maintaining and closing matters, including conflicts, AML and KYC.
- Monitoring court dates,



deadlines and key milestones.
- Maintaining accurate and well-organised electronic files.
- Assisting with billing, WIP, unbilled time and debtor reports.
- Following up overdue invoices and escalating problem accounts.
- Managing disbursements and trust-related administration.
- Providing first-line support across the firm’s legal technology systems.
- Identifying system issues and recommending process improvements.
- Managing client correspondence, scheduling and matter updates.

The ideal candidate:

- An experienced Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant with strong litigation or dispute resolution experience.
- A solid understanding of court processes, litigation documents and the practical requirements of running a file.
- Strong document production, formatting and proofreading skills.
- Experience independently supporting busy lawyers and managing competing deadlines.
- Highly organised, proactive and confident taking ownership of matters.
- Strong attention to detail and a genuine pride in producing high-quality work.
- Comfortable learning new technology and becoming the internal expert across legal systems.
- Clear and professional communication skills with lawyers, clients and external stakeholders.

Experience with Actionstep, legal AI platforms, billing, WIP, debtors or process improvement will be highly regarded.

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📌 Senior Legal Assistant: Litigation (Waverley)
🏢 Naiman Clarke
📍 Waverley