Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal

Location: Manchester (Hybrid)

Salary: Competitive / Dependent on Experience

About the Role

My client, a leading law firm, is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to join their growing litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to gain hands-on experience across a wide range of contentious matters while working closely with experienced solicitors and partners. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting fee earners and managing aspects of litigation files, whilst developing their technical skills and progressing their legal career within a supportive and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

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• Assisting with the management of litigation matters from instruction to conclusion
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• Drafting correspondence and legal documents
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• Assisting with conducting County Court proceedings
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• Preparing court bundles and assisting with trial preparation
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• Liaising with clients, Counsel, and third parties
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• Ensuring compliance with court deadlines and procedural requirements
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• Providing general support to fee earners on a range of litigation matters
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Essential Skills

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• Educated to degree level
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• Excellent written and oral communication skills
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• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
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• Confidence and self-motivation
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• Ability to work to strict deadlines in a pressurised environment
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• Strong attention to detail
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• IT literate
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• Demonstrable willingness to learn and progress
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Essential Experience

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• Knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules
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• Experience dealing with County Court claims
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• Experience liaising with Counsel
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• Basic knowledge of Solicitors’ Accounts Rules
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Preferred Experience (Not Essential)

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• Mortgagee possession claims
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• Landlord and tenant work
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• Experience in High Court and/or tribunal proceedings
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• Experience acting for finance company or lender clients
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Desirable Qualifications

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• LPC /SQE 1 would be an advantage, but not essential
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About the candidate

You will need to be experienced, proactive, organised, and eager to develop your legal career. You will have a strong work ethic and a genuine interest in litigation, with the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and client service. Previous experience working as a Litigation Paralegal or similar is also required.

What my client offers

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• Exposure to high-quality litigation work
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• Direct support from experienced solicitors and partners
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• Clear progression and development opportunities
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• A supportive and collaborative working environment
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• Hybrid working and highly competitive salary and benefits
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