Litigation Paralegal - #2088229

Top Legal 500 law firm in Manchester, are currently recruiting a diligent, confident, self-motivated Litigation Paralegal to join their team. Minimum of 1 years experience within the field of Litigation is essential. Hybrid working along with clear progression.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to gain hands-on experience across a wide range of contentious matters while working closely with experienced solicitors and partners. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting fee earners and managing aspects of litigation files, whilst developing their technical skills and progressing their legal career within a supportive and fast-paced environment.

Essential Experience for this Litigation Paralegal role:

• Knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules
• Experience dealing with County Court claims
• Experience liaising with Counsel
• Basic knowledge of Solicitors’ Accounts Rules

Key Responsibilities for this Litigation Paralegal role:

• Assisting with the management of litigation matters from instruction to conclusion
• Drafting correspondence and legal documents
• Assisting with conducting County Court proceedings
• Preparing court bundles and assisting with trial preparation
• Liaising with clients, Counsel, and third parties
• Ensuring compliance with court deadlines and procedural requirements
• Providing general support to fee earners on a range of litigation matters

Essential Skills for this Litigation Paralegal role:

• Educated to degree level
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Confidence and self-motivation
• Ability to work to strict deadlines in a pressurised environment
• Strong attention to detail
• IT literate
• Demonstrable willingness to learn and progress

Desired qualifications for this Litigation Paralegal role:

• LPC/SQE 1 would be an advantage but not essential

If you're a Litigation Paralegal ready to take the next step in your career, apply today. Alternatively, contact Victoria Kemp at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 37791.

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