Senior Business Manager - Head of Litigation & Employment in London
Phone: 07831592157
Email: Joey.mullen@simpsonjudge.co.uk
Job Title: Legal Administrator
Department: Intellectual Property Litigation
Term: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time (Monday–Friday). Some additional hours may be required for events. Hybrid working, with an expectation of 3/4 days in the office following successful completion of probation.
Reporting Line: Senior Lawyer / Head of Department
Location: Central London (West End)
About the Firm
A well-established Top 200 UK law firm advising UK and international clients across a broad range of commercial and private client matters, including disputes, intellectual property, real estate, corporate, employment, family, and estate planning. The firm is known for combining high-quality legal work with a collaborative and supportive culture.
About the Role
The firm is seeking an organised, proactive, and team‑oriented Legal Administrator to join its Intellectual Property Litigation team. The role sits within a team supporting senior lawyers and paralegals.
This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with prior litigation experience who is looking to develop their career within a specialist IP disputes practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Intellectual Property Litigation team, including assisting senior lawyers with the coordination and supervision of the paralegal team.
- Manage the paralegal team’s day‑to‑day workload, including scheduling, prioritisation, and responding to routine queries.
- Review correspondence and court documents prepared by paralegals prior to senior lawyer approval.
- Assist with the preparation of court bundles and hearing materials, including pagination, redaction, and electronic linking.
- Proofread legal documents, format pleadings, engross correspondence, and ensure document accuracy.
- Maintain accurate diary management for key dates, deadlines, and client meetings.
- Manage the receipt of licence fees, damages, and costs, and coordinate payments to clients.
- Prepare monthly billing for fees and disbursements.
- Act as a point of contact for clients and defendants, handling calls, obtaining information, and providing general updates.
- Undertake document retrievals or hand deliveries when required, including occasional travel outside the office.
Skills & Experience Required
- Minimum 12 months’ experience working within a fast‑paced litigation team in a legal or professional services environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
- Strong administrative, organisational, and time‑management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Professional, sensitive verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities effectively.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- Capacity to work independently, demonstrating initiative and sound problem‑solving skills.
Contact: Joey.mullen@simpsonjudge.co.uk or 07831592157
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