Civil Litigation Paralegal

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

Job summary

A legal consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Paralegal to support their specialist team. Candidates should have strong experience in general litigation, particularly in probate and property disputes. The successful candidate will handle client information, prepare legal documents, and assist Solicitors. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills are essential for managing a busy caseload and working effectively as part of a team. A competitive benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Experience in general litigation, especially probate disputes and property disputes.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload.
• Proactive and enjoys teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Researching for legal cases.
• Preparing legal documents.
• Handling confidential client or case information.
• Creating reports for Solicitors based on case specifications.
• Conducting interviews with clients and providing them with legal information.
• Monitoring changes to government guidelines or regulations.
• Contacting courts to obtain evidence and transcripts.
• Going to court when necessary.
• Organising legal files.
• Undertaking general office work.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

Our client have 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. In order to further support the team they are looking to recruit an experienced Civil Litigation Paralegal. Looking for experience in general litigation especially probate disputes, property disputes, landlord and tenant, debt recovery & PI.

Responsibilities

• Researching for legal cases.
• Preparing legal documents.
• Handling confidential client or case information.
• Creating reports for Solicitors based on case specifications.
• Conducting interviews with clients and providing them with legal information.
• Monitoring changes to government guidelines or regulations and submitting reports on pertinent changes.
• Contacting courts to obtain evidence and transcripts.
• Going to court when necessary.
• Organising legal files.
• Undertaking general office work.

The ideal candidate

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

Benefits

Excellent Benefits Package

The Consultancy

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