Civil Litigation Paralegal

ZipRecruiter; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established practice in South Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Paralegal to handle a varied caseload, covering boundary disputes, debt recovery, and more. This role offers a supportive environment with the opportunity for growth under experienced mentorship, aimed at motivated candidates looking for a lasting career in litigation.

Benefits

Collaborative team environment

Ongoing training and progression

Flexible working policies once established

Mentorship by an experienced partner

Qualifications

• Proven experience in civil litigation required.
• Strong advocacy and communication skills necessary.
• Confidence in managing caseload with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage boundary, debt recovery, and professional negligence cases.
• Provide inquest representation and handle judicial reviews.
• Occasionally crossover into family and criminal law.

Skills

Advocacy

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Case management system competence

Job description

Job Description

Civil Litigation Paralegal

South Yorkshire | Office-based

£23,000 – £27,000 DOE

A well-established South Yorkshire practice is looking to appoint an experienced Civil Litigation Paralegal. This is a rare opportunity to join a team handling a varied caseload, with the support and mentorship of a highly experienced Litigation Partner. The firm is open to more senior candidates who can hit the ground running.

You’ll be working on:

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• Boundary disputes


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• Company and commercial litigation


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• Debt recovery


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• Inquest representation


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• Judicial review


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• Landlord & tenant disputes


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• Probate disputes


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• Professional negligence claims


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• Property litigation


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• TOLATA claims

Although this is a Dispute Resolution role, the practice also handles high-profile work across Family and Criminal Law, meaning occasional crossover work may be available.

What the firm is looking for:

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• Proven experience in civil litigation — this is not a role for someone straight from university


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• Confidence in managing a caseload with minimal supervision


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• A motivated and ambitious attitude


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• Strong advocacy and communication skills


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• A professional manner when dealing with clients and third parties, including confidently handling debt recovery calls


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• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail


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• Good IT and case management system competence

What’s on offer?

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• A collaborative and forward-thinking team environment


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• Ongoing training and clear routes for progression


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• Flexible working policies once established


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• The chance to build a long-term career in litigation under the guidance of an experienced partner