Civil Litigation Paralegal

Edwards & Pearce; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal consultancy in Doncaster is seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Paralegal to support their specialist team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in various civil litigation areas, including probate disputes and personal injury, and must be adept at managing a busy caseload while working collaboratively within a team.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Experienced Civil Litigation Paralegal.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload efficiently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Researching legal cases.
• Preparing legal documents.
• Conducting client interviews.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Our client has a specialist team with extensive experience in all aspects of civil litigation. The team brings a wealth of knowledge and technical expertise to every case. To further support the team, they are looking to recruit an experienced Civil Litigation Paralegal. The ideal candidate will have experience in general litigation, especially probate disputes, property disputes, landlord and tenant issues, debt recovery, and personal injury.

Responsibilities:

1. Researching legal cases.
2. Preparing legal documents.
3. Handling confidential client or case information.
4. Creating reports for Solicitors based on case specifications.
5. Conducting interviews with clients and providing legal information.
6. Monitoring changes to government guidelines or regulations and reporting on pertinent changes.
7. Contacting courts to obtain evidence and transcripts.
8. Representing clients in court when necessary.
9. Organising legal files.
10. Undertaking general office work.

The Ideal Candidate:

You will be an experienced Civil Litigation Paralegal with excellent interpersonal skills. You should be able to manage a busy caseload in an organised and proactive manner and enjoy working as part of a team.

Benefits:

Excellent Benefits Package

The Consultancy:

Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.