Litigation Assistant &8211; Motor Injury Complex Claims - CRA Consulting : Job Details

Job Title: Litigation Assistant - Motor Injury (Complex Claims)Salary: £23,000 - £25,000Location: Sheffield, South YorkshireContract: Full time, HybridA Great Opportunity to Build Your Legal Career

An established UK law firm is looking for a motivated Litigation Assistant to join its Motor Injury Complex Claims Hub, based in Sheffield. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to litigated motor claims, develop your technical skills, and work as part of a collaborative national team supporting major insurance clients. This role is ideal for individuals early in their legal careers-such as recent graduates, junior paralegals, or legal assistants-who are highly organised, proactive, and eager to grow their litigation knowledge in a structured and supportive environment.

What You'll Be Doing

You will assist fee earners in managing complex, higher-value motor claims by supporting a range of legal and administrative tasks, including:

• Assisting with litigation case preparation
• Supporting document management, disclosure, and evidence collation
• Drafting correspondence and helping maintain accurate case records
• Liaising with clients, experts, witnesses, and opposing solicitors
• Organising meetings, court dates, and appointments with counsel or experts
• Managing task deadlines and maintaining key case timelines
• Helping process CRU/NHS charges and updating case diaries
• Using the case management system for documentation and time recording

You'll receive structured, on-the-job training and support to help you develop your skills and confidence handling complex litigation matters.

What We're Looking For

This role would suit individuals who are at the start of their legal careers and have a strong interest in litigation or personal injury law. We're looking for:

• A law degree or relevant legal studies (LPC/SQE completion desirable but not essential)
• Some previous experience in litigation, personal injury, or insurance law (desirable but not essential)
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach
• Familiarity with case management systems (advantageous but not required)

This is a great opportunity to build a long-term career in litigation. For the right candidate, there's scope to take on more complex responsibilities over time.

About the Team

The Complex Hub supports the wider Motor Injury department and works closely with teams across the UK on litigated motor claims. The firm is well known for its work with major insurers, delivering high standards of client service and achieving results in challenging claims. You'll be part of a growing, nationally recognised litigation group.

Why Join This Firm in Sheffield?

• Gain experience in complex litigation work from day one
• Join a welcoming and collaborative team environment
• Benefit from mentoring and hands-on training
• Explore clear progression opportunities within the team
• Flexible and hybrid working options available
• Inclusive and supportive firm culture

CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.This Litigation Assistant - Motor Injury (Complex Claims) vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.