Civil Litigation Paralegal

Edwards & Pearce; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Paralegal in Scunthorpe to provide critical support in legal cases. The role includes research, documentation preparation, client interviews, and court attendance. A strong candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, managing a busy caseload effectively. The position offers an excellent benefits package.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Experienced Civil Litigation Paralegal with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload in an organized manner.
• Enjoys working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Researching for legal cases.
• Preparing legal documents.
• Handling confidential client or case information.
• Creating reports for Solicitors.
• Conducting interviews with clients.
• Monitoring changes to government regulations.
• Contacting courts for evidence.
• Attending court when necessary.
• Organising legal files.
• Undertaking general office work.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Proactive case management

Job description

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.

THE ROLE

• 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.

THE 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.