Commercial Litigation Paralegal
hace 5 días
Chester
Up to £29,000 per annum \n Extensive benefits package \n Central Chester office location \n \n We're working with a well-established law firm looking to recruit a Commercial Litigation Paralegal into its growing Dispute Resolution team in Chester. This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal with at least a year's Commercial litigation experience to develop their technical skills, work on a broad range of disputes, and gain hands-on exposure to high-quality contentious work alongside experienced lawyers. \n \n Responsibilities include: \n\n • Supporting fee earners across a range of litigation and dispute resolution matters while ensuring compliance with the firm's quality and risk procedures\n, • Preparing court documents, bundles, and supporting documentation for proceedings\n, • Handling new client enquiries in line with team processes\n, • Attending client meetings, mediations, and court hearings to take detailed attendance notes and update the case management system (P4W)\n, • Acting as a point of contact in the absence of colleagues, managing incoming calls and escalating urgent matters where required\n, • Providing routine client updates and drafting correspondence to help progress matters efficiently\n, • Making routine enquiries and information requests to move cases forward proactively\n, • Preparing and sending both standard and bespoke correspondence, ensuring all enclosures and documentation are accurate and compliant\n\n \n What we need from you: \n\n • At least 1 years’ experience within Corporate or Commercial Litigation, or Dispute Resolution\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills\n, • Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail\n, • Experience using legal case management systems (P4W experience beneficial)\n, • A proactive approach and commitment to delivering excellent client care\n\n \n The perks: \n\n • Salary up to £29,000\n, • 36 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays\n, • Private health cover\n, • Medical cashback scheme\n, • 24/7 GP service\n, • Life insurance (4x salary)\n, • Enhanced sick pay\n, • Employee assistance programme\n, • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay\n, • Employer pension contribution\n, • Recruitment referral bonus scheme\n, • Voucher reward scheme\n, • Social and charity events\n, • CSR initiatives\n\n \n Ready to apply? \n Hit the apply button or reach out to Jack Lloyd directly at Jack.Lloyd@Oculuslegalgroup.com. \n