Litigation Paralegal
Location
Chester
Salary
£25000-30000 per annum
Sector
Private Practice
Type
Permanent Role
Practice Area
Commercial Litigation
Reference
LKS1706
Litigation Paralegal
Location: Chester
Working Pattern: Full Time | Hybrid Working Available
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Litigation Paralegal to join a highly regarded and growing Dispute Resolution team with a well-established North West law firm.
This role offers exposure to high-quality litigation work and the opportunity to work closely with experienced lawyers on a broad range of complex and interesting disputes. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting fee earners whilst developing their own technical knowledge and career within litigation.
The Role:
You will assist senior team members across a varied caseload of dispute resolution matters, supporting the progression of cases from initial enquiry through to resolution.
Key responsibilities include:
Assisting fee earners with a range of supervised fee-earning tasks
Preparing court documents, bundles and correspondence
Handling new client enquiries
Attending client meetings, mediations and court hearings, taking detailed notes and managing follow-up actions
Providing client updates and maintaining strong client relationships
Liaising with courts, solicitors and third parties to progress matters efficiently
Managing incoming calls and enquiries, escalating urgent matters where appropriate
Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with quality and risk procedures
About You:
Applications are welcomed from Paralegals with at least 12 months' experience within Litigation or Dispute Resolution.
You will ideally have exposure to one or more of the following areas:
Commercial and contract disputes
Property litigation
Partnership and shareholder disputes
Intellectual property disputes
You will also possess:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Confidence using case management systems
A proactive and professional approach
A genuine interest in developing a career within litigation
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and forward thinking firm that is committed to employee development, wellbeing and long-term career progression.
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch with Laura-Kate on 07731525692/ laurakate@thorntonlegal.co.uk
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