Legal Assistant

A Bit About Ascent Ascent Performance Group is a leading provider of legal and financial services, committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients. At Ascent, we place our customers at the heart of everything we do. During their most challenging times, we strive to provide the support and guidance they deserve. Why Join Us? At Ascent, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative environment where your contributions truly make a difference. We are committed to helping our people grow, offering professional development opportunities and a culture built on fairness, integrity, and customer care. Role Overview To provide administrative support to and undertake some case handling tasks for case handlers who provide quality legal advice to the firm’s clients and progress cases in the most efficient manner. This role involves preparing legal documents, liaising with clients, customers and courts, and ensuring the smooth progression of cases in line with legal procedures, firm standards and client SLAs. Key Responsibilities Provide administrative support across the litigation debt recovery process Prepare legal documents and draft routine correspondence Liaise with clients, courts, Counsel, and external experts Organise meetings, conferences, and appointments Maintain accurate case files and update the case management system Handle incoming/outgoing post and general admin tasks (scanning, filing, archiving) Support with accounts queries and urgent typing tasks Ensure compliance, data accuracy, and adherence to firm standards Contribute to team meetings and work closely with the Department Supervisor Essential Knowledge, Skills