About Us
Newlyn is a leading independent enforcement and debt recovery company, working in partnership with local authorities across the UK. We pride ourselves on delivering a professional, ethical and customer-focused service, helping people find realistic payment solutions while maintaining the highest standards of compliance. Our people are at the heart of our success, and we are committed to providing a supportive environment where individuals can develop, succeed and build rewarding careers.
The Opportunity
We're looking for an organised and detail-focused Litigation Assistant to join our business. This is a varied role where you'll provide administrative and casework support across a range of litigation, claims, complaints and legal matters.
This is a full-time position working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
You'll work closely with the Senior Litigation Officer to help ensure cases are progressed accurately and efficiently. You'll have the opportunity to develop your knowledge of litigation, enforcement and legal processes while gaining valuable experience in a busy and supportive environment.
Previous experience would be an advantage, but is not essential. We're looking for someone who is keen to learn, has excellent attention to detail and is confident managing information and competing priorities.
What You'll Do
- Provide administrative and casework support across a range of legal, litigation and enforcement matters.
- Maintain accurate case files, records, deadlines and key case information.
- Assist with preparing court bundles, evidence, case summaries, correspondence and other documentation.
- Gather, review and organise relevant information and evidence to support investigations and case progression.
- Assist with complaints and related casework where required.
- Prepare routine correspondence and draft responses for review.
- Liaise professionally with internal teams, clients, solicitors, courts and other relevant stakeholders.
What We're Looking For
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- The ability to work independently while also contributing positively as part of a wider team.
- A professional approach when dealing with confidential and sensitive information.
- Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Outlook, with the ability to learn new systems.
- An interest in litigation, law, enforcement or legal processes and a willingness to learn.
- Previous experience in litigation, enforcement, legal administration, complaints, claims would be advantageous, but is not essential.
Why Join Newlyn?
- Full training and ongoing support.
- Opportunities to develop your knowledge and career.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- The opportunity to gain valuable experience across a range of legal and enforcement matters.
At Newlyn, we value diversity and believe that an inclusive workplace helps everyone thrive. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a supporter of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where required.
If you're organised, detail-focused and looking for an opportunity to develop your career within legal and enforcement services, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
Pay: £26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
Work Location: In person
