Posted 29 July, 2026
Commercial Litigation Paralegal
qed legal
Stockport, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Commercial Litigation Paralegal – Stockport - Partner Support Role | £30,000+ | Legal 500 Firm An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Litigation Paralegal to join a highly regarded and long-established law firm with an outstanding reputation for dispute resolution. Working directly alongside a highly experienced Commercial Litigation Partner, this role offers exceptional exposure to high-value and complex commercial disputes whilst providing genuine long-term career development opportunities. This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious Litigation Paralegal looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive environment where you will be given significant responsibility, hands-on experience, and direct client exposure from day one.The Role:\n
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- Working exclusively alongside a Commercial Litigation Partner on a broad range of contentious matters \n
- Assisting with complex commercial disputes, contract disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes, professional negligence claims, debt recovery matters, and general business litigation \n
- Drafting high-quality legal documents, correspondence, witness statements, court applications, and bundles \n
- Conducting legal research and preparing detailed case summaries \n
- Liaising directly with clients, counsel, experts, and third parties \n
- Assisting with case strategy, disclosure exercises, and trial preparation \n
- Managing your own workload whilst supporting high-value and technically challenging litigation matters \n
- Attending client meetings, mediations, and court hearings where appropriate \n
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- Minimum 12 months' experience within Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, or Dispute Resolution \n
- Strong understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) \n
- Excellent drafting, communication, and organisational skills \n
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively under pressure \n
- A proactive and commercially minded approach \n
- Experience using case management systems and litigation software \n
- Genuine interest in developing a long-term career within Commercial Litigation \n
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- Salary from £30,000 per annum depending on experience \n
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements \n
- Direct one-to-one mentoring from an experienced Commercial Litigation Partner \n
- Clear progression opportunities within a highly regarded dispute resolution team \n
- Company pension scheme \n
- Private medical insurance \n
- Life assurance \n
- Health and wellbeing programme \n
- Ongoing training and professional development \n
