Job Overview
Location: Greater Manchester
Job Type: Full-time / Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent upon experience
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced General Litigation Paralegal to join our busy and growing litigation department.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated paralegal who enjoys a varied caseload and wishes to develop their litigation experience within a supportive and established law firm.
The Role
Working alongside experienced solicitors, you will assist with a broad range of contentious matters. Depending upon your experience, you will be encouraged to take responsibility for your own files under appropriate supervision.
The work is varied and may include:
· General civil and commercial litigation
· Contractual and commercial disputes
· Property and boundary disputes
· Landlord and tenant disputes
· Debt recovery
· Consumer disputes
· Professional negligence claims
· Contentious probate and inheritance disputes
· Preparing and responding to pre-action correspondence
· Drafting letters of claim, responses and other legal correspondence
· Assisting with County Court and High Court proceedings
· Preparing court forms, applications and trial/hearing bundles
· Drafting witness statements and chronologies
· Reviewing and organising documentary evidence
· Liaising with clients, counsel, experts, courts and other solicitors
· Undertaking legal research
· Monitoring court directions and procedural deadlines
· Assisting fee earners with the day-to-day management of litigation files
The Candidate
We are looking for someone who is organised, confident and able to work effectively in a busy litigation environment.
The successful candidate should ideally have:
· Previous experience working within a litigation department or legal practice
· A good understanding of civil litigation procedure
· Familiarity with the Civil Procedure Rules and the litigation process
· Strong written and verbal communication skills
· Good drafting skills and attention to detail
· The ability to analyse documents and identify relevant issues
· Excellent organisational and file-management skills
· The ability to prioritise work and manage deadlines
· Confidence when dealing with clients and other professionals
· Good IT skills and experience of legal case-management systems
· The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Applications are welcomed from experienced litigation paralegals as well as candidates who have completed a law degree, LPC or SQE studies and can demonstrate relevant practical experience.
What We Offer
We offer:
· A competitive salary dependent upon experience
· A varied and interesting litigation caseload
· Support and supervision from experienced solicitors
· Opportunities for career development and progression
· A friendly and supportive working environment
· Ongoing training and professional development
· The opportunity to develop greater responsibility for files as your experience progresses
Apply
If you are looking for a varied litigation role with the opportunity to develop your experience and progress your career, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV and a brief covering letter, including details of your current position, relevant litigation experience and salary expectations.
Applications from recruitment agencies will only be considered where prior authority has been given.
Pay: £25,420.00-£43,551.10 per year
Work Location: In person
