Commercial Litigation Paralegal

Wilson Browne Solicitors; Burton Latimer; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday

Bank holidays

Death in service

Contributory pension

Professional development

Discount schemes

Health plans

Health screening

Volunteer leave

Long service awards

Cycle to work

Job summary

Wilson Browne Solicitors in Kettering is seeking a Commercial Litigation Paralegal to join our growing team. You will provide high-quality legal and administrative support across a broad range of contentious matters, including breach of contract, housing possession, debt recovery, construction and property disputes.

You will manage an allocated caseload under supervision, draft pleadings and statements, assist with trial preparation, and liaise with clients and third parties.

Qualifications

• Experience with Civil Procedure Rules.
• Experience in contentious matters.
• Highly organised with commercial awareness.
• Eager to learn and develop new areas.

Responsibilities

• Managing an allocated caseload of commercial litigation matters under supervision.
• Drafting legal documentation, including pleadings, witness statements, applications, court forms and correspondence.
• Assisting with disclosure exercises, mediation bundles and trial preparation.
• Liaising with clients, counsel, courts, mediators, insolvency practitioners, experts and other third parties.
• Attending client meetings, mediations, conferences and court hearings where required.
• Supporting fee-earners with complex litigation matters.
• Assisting with debt recovery and enforcement actions.
• Maintaining accurate file records and updating case management systems.
• Playing a key role in ensuring cases progress efficiently from inception through to resolution.

Skills

Civil Procedure Rules

Commercial litigation

Organised

Attention to detail

Job description

Why you should join us at Wilson Browne

We are a firm with a vision and that vision starts with being a great place to work, a proper work-life balance, varied and interesting clients, opportunities for development and career progression, plus a host of other benefits. As a strong regional firm, we have an almost unique niche in our market with 6 offices, great clients, a heritage that goes back nearly 200 years, and a reputation that others envy.

Tell me more about the role

We are seeking a Commercial Litigation Paralegal to join our growing Tier 2 Legal 500 Commercial Litigation Team in Kettering. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to a diverse range of complex and high-value dispute matters while working alongside experienced Solicitors and Partners within our highly regarded law firm.

As a Commercial Litigation Paralegal, you will provide high-quality legal and administrative support across a broad range of contentious matters. This includes: breach of contract, housing (predominantly possession), debt recovery, construction and property/land disputes.

Responsibilities

• Managing an allocated caseload of commercial litigation matters under supervision.
• Drafting legal documentation, including pleadings, witness statements, applications, court forms and correspondence.
• Assisting with disclosure exercises, mediation bundles and trial preparation.
• Liaising with clients, counsel, courts, mediators, insolvency practitioners, experts and other third parties.
• Attending client meetings, mediations, conferences and court hearings where required.
• Supporting fee-earners with complex litigation matters.
• Assisting with debt recovery and enforcement actions.
• Maintaining accurate file records and updating case management systems.
• Playing a key role in ensuring cases progress efficiently from inception through to resolution.

Requirements

We're looking for someone with experience of the Civil Procedure Rules and ideally with experience of the contentious matters we cover. The right candidate will be highly organised, commercially aware and passionate about dispute resolution. … but more importantly; will have an eagerness to learn and to develop new areas of specialism.

This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced litigation specialists on a varied caseload while developing your career within a supportive and collaborative team. You'll gain hands‑on experience across a broad spectrum of commercial disputes and benefit from ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

This role comes with great opportunity to broaden your experience and to develop your career in a firm that is enjoying a significant growth phase. In addition, we offer:

• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays , increasing by 1 day each year to a total of 28 days.
• Death in service benefit (after qualifying period) paying 3 x salary.
• Contributory pension scheme in accordance with salary sacrifice rules.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Discount schemes on retail, utilities and gym memberships.
• Voluntary Health Cash Plans available and Health screening.
• One day paid volunteer leave.
• Regular long service awards and annual staff recognition awards.
• Cycle to work scheme