Salary: £24,000–£30,000 per annum (DOE)
Hours: Full time – flexible working considered
Are you an experienced litigation or dispute resolution paralegal looking to develop your career within a supportive, forward‑thinking firm? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well‑established team handling a broad range of civil and commercial dispute matters.
Why this role?
- Supportive, family‑friendly culture with access to senior supervision
- Flexible working considered upon request
- Competitive basic salary dependent on experience
- 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, birthday off and extended Christmas break
- Benefits package and clear opportunities for development and progression
- Well‑established client base and varied, interesting caseload
- Hands‑on exposure to quality dispute resolution work with genuine mentoring
Key responsibilities
- Supporting fee earners and partners on a wide range of dispute resolution and litigation files
- Drafting straightforward correspondence to clients, the court, opponents, counsel and experts
- Assisting with drafting basic witness statements and simple court applications
- Conducting legal research and preparing concise case notes or chronologies
- Issuing proceedings and using online court systems, including CE‑File where required
- Preparing, paginating and indexing court bundles, both hard copy and electronic
- Managing diaries, scheduling hearings, conferences and client meetings
- Liaising with courts, chambers and experts by phone and email
- Attending meetings and hearings to take detailed attendance notes
- Ensuring accurate file management, time recording and compliance with internal procedures
About you
- Previous experience as a paralegal in dispute resolution, litigation or a similar contentious area
- Solid understanding of civil procedure and court processes
- Confident drafting skills with strong attention to detail
- Organised, proactive and comfortable managing competing deadlines
- Professional, client‑focused approach with strong communication skills
- Able to work both independently and as part of a close‑knit team
How to apply
To discuss this opportunity in more detail or to apply, please forward your CV or email for more information.
Pay: £24,420.00-£30,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
