Litigation Executive
hace 3 días
St Helens
Litigation Executive / Paralegal Location: St Helens, UK Salary: Up to £40,000 (dependent on experience) Working Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm (with flexible working available upon successful completion of probation) Overview We are seeking an experienced and proactive Litigation Executive / Paralegal to join a busy and dynamic legal team in St Helens. This is an excellent opportunity for an established fee earner with strong litigation experience to manage a varied caseload and support the delivery of high-quality legal services across multiple disciplines. Key Responsibilities • Issue and serve proceedings (DCP), • Manage and maintain Court diaries, including:, • Notifying clients and the Court of hearing dates, • Ensuring representation is arranged for hearings, • Ensure compliance with Court directions and key deadlines, • Prepare Court bundles and lists of documents, • Attend Court hearings with and without Counsel, • Handle new client enquiries and onboard clients across:, • Personal injury, • Clinical negligence, • Landlord and tenant disputes, • Debt recovery, • Contested probate and general litigation, • Take client instructions and provide ongoing case updates, • Communicate effectively with clients via telephone and email, • Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records, • Work collaboratively within the litigation department Essential Skills & Experience • Experience within a Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence, or Litigation department, • Proven experience as a fee earner with the ability to manage caseloads independently, • Working knowledge of:, • Proclaim case management system, • CPR (Civil Procedure Rules), • Court filing systems, • MOJ Portal, • Strong understanding of limitation periods, • Experience preparing Court bundles and legal documentation, • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills, • Ability to prioritise workload and meet strict deadlines, • Ability to work independently and show initiative, • Professional communication skills (both written and verbal), • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Desirable Skills & Attributes • Experience managing Court listings and liaising with Courts, • Confidence attending Court both independently and alongside Counsel, • Strong client care and relationship management skills, • Ability to handle a diverse workload across multiple litigation areas What We Offer • Competitive salary package, • Flexible working arrangements post-probation, • Supportive and collaborative working environment, • Opportunity to develop within a well-established litigation team