Litigation Paralegal
14 days ago
Sheffield
Role: Litigation Paralegal \n Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire \n Contract: Full time, permanent, hybrid \n Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 \n As a Litigation Paralegal within this established in-house legal team, you will support the management of legal recovery claims relating to commercial property and infrastructure damage. Working in a structured, high-volume environment, you will be responsible for managing your own caseload and progressing matters efficiently from initial instruction through to resolution. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Reviewing and assessing new damage claims received from external stakeholders, contractors and third parties, ensuring all relevant information and supporting evidence is accurate and complete.\n, • Managing a personal caseload of legal recovery matters from initial instruction through to final resolution, using internal case management systems to monitor progress, maintain accurate records and meet agreed service levels.\n, • Assessing claims at an early stage to establish potential liability, legal merit and recovery value, and determining whether matters meet the relevant criteria for further action or litigation.\n, • Liaising with third parties, insurers and legal representatives to negotiate settlements and resolve claims wherever possible, while protecting the organisation's commercial interests.\n, • Supporting matters that progress to formal proceedings, including preparing case files and assisting with the drafting of pleadings, witness statements and other legal documentation.\n, • Gathering and assessing evidence, including reviewing technical documentation, planning maps and diagrams, and liaising with internal operational teams to establish the relevant facts of each case.\n, • Maintaining effective communication with internal departments and external stakeholders, including engineers, surveyors, contractors and claims specialists, to ensure matters progress efficiently and information is shared appropriately.\n, • Ensuring all casework is conducted in accordance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and internal policies, escalating potential legal risks or issues where appropriate.\n, • Using specialist case management systems to maintain accurate records, manage documentation, record case activity and produce reports.\n, • Contributing to the continued improvement of case management processes, data accuracy and overall efficiency within the legal team.\n\n Candidate Profile \n To be considered for this role, applicants should have: \n\n • Previous experience working within a legal environment.\n, • Experience or exposure to civil or commercial litigation.\n, • Experience managing a caseload and progressing matters through to resolution.\n, • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a high volume of cases accurately and efficiently.\n, • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to assess and analyse information effectively.\n, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders.\n, • A proactive and methodical approach to managing workload and meeting deadlines.\n