Commercial Litigation Paralegal
2 days ago
Hale
Commercial Litigation Paralegal – Hale (Full-Time, Office-Based) Location: Hale, South Manchester Salary: Up to £28,000 DOE Working Pattern: Full-time, fully office-based Firm: Leading boutique litigation practice (Legal 500) Overview: A highly regarded boutique law firm in Hale is seeking an ambitious and driven Commercial Litigation Paralegal to join their expanding disputes team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong interest in contentious work who is looking to build their litigation experience within a reputable, specialist practice known for high-quality work. The ideal candidate will have prior exposure to commercial litigation, civil disputes, debt recovery or other contentious matters. You will be working closely with senior solicitors on a wide range of complex cases while taking increasing responsibility over time. Key Responsibilities: Case Handling & Support • Assist fee earners with the management of a varied commercial litigation caseload, including contract disputes, debt recovery, landlord/tenant disputes, professional negligence, shareholder disputes, and general civil litigation., • Conduct legal research, prepare case summaries, and assist with developing case strategies., • Review evidence, disclosure, financial documentation, and reports. Drafting & Document Preparation: • Draft litigation documents including:, • Letters before action, • Statements of case, • Witness statements, • Applications, • Instructions to counsel, • Trial bundles and hearing documentation, • Prepare correspondence with clients, experts, counsel, and opposing solicitors. Client & Third-Party Interaction: • Liaise professionally with clients, providing updates, obtaining instructions, and managing expectations., • Communicate with courts, counsel’s chambers, experts, process servers, and external agencies., • Handle telephone and email enquiries efficiently. Administrative & Procedural Work: • Assist with file opening, compliance checks (AML, KYC), and case management., • Ensure all deadlines are met, including CPR timetables, court directions, and internal milestones., • Maintain accurate records on the case management system and prepare files for billing. Requirements: • Experience as a Paralegal within commercial litigation, civil litigation, or debt recovery (preferred)., • Strong understanding of litigation processes, CPR rules, and pre-action protocols., • Excellent drafting skills and strong attention to detail., • Confident communicator with the ability to work directly with clients and senior solicitors., • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple competing deadlines., • Strong legal research skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach., • Law degree, LPC/SQE or equivalent legal qualification (desirable but not essential). What the Firm Offers: • Salary up to £28,000, depending on experience., • Full-time, 100% office-based role in a highly supportive team environment., • Exposure to high-quality, complex commercial litigation work., • Clear opportunities for progression and increased responsibility., • Hands-on supervision from experienced litigators.
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