Commercial Litigation Paralegal

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; Kettering; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with employer match up 

BUPA (eligible roles)

Group income protection

Death in service benefit

Competitive holiday entitlement

Paid volunteer leave

Long service awards

Discounted gym memberships

Flexible benefits

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Job summary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is seeking a Commercial Litigation Paralegal in Kettering. You will support experienced solicitors and Partners, handling a varied caseload across breach of contract, housing disputes, debt recovery, construction disputes, and property matters.

You will work under supervision, build essential dispute resolution experience, and contribute to efficient case progression with strong drafting and client liaison skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a litigation paralegal role.
• Working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules.
• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Commercially aware, professional and confident dealing with clients and third parties.
• Genuine interest in dispute resolution and a willingness to learn new areas of specialism.

Responsibilities

• Managing an allocated caseload of commercial litigation matters under supervision.
• Drafting legal documents 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 on complex litigation matters.
• Assisting with debt recovery and enforcement action.
• Maintaining accurate file records and updating case management systems.
• Helping to ensure cases progress efficiently from inception through to resolution.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Civil Procedure Rules

Drafting skills

Time management

Client handling

Job description

Commercial Litigation Paralegal

Location: Kettering

Salary: £24,000 to £30,000 plus bonus and benefits

Experience: Paralegal level (commercial litigation experience preferred)

This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal who wants hands-on exposure to complex, high-value disputes within a growing commercial litigation team.

Our client is looking to recruit a Commercial Litigation Paralegal into their Kettering office. You will work closely with experienced solicitors and Partners, supporting a varied caseload across a broad range of contentious matters. If you are organised, commercially aware and keen to build a long-term career in dispute resolution, this role offers strong development and training alongside high-quality work.

You will support on a mix of commercial litigation matters including breach of contract, housing (predominantly possession), debt recovery, construction disputes and property/land disputes. You will be trusted with responsibility (with supervision), and you will play a key role in keeping matters moving efficiently from start to finish.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing an allocated caseload of commercial litigation matters under supervision
• Drafting legal documents 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 on complex litigation matters
• Assisting with debt recovery and enforcement action
• Maintaining accurate file records and updating case management systems
• Helping to ensure cases progress efficiently from inception through to resolution

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a litigation paralegal role (commercial litigation preferred)
• Working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules
• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail
• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing deadlines
• Commercially aware, professional and confident dealing with clients and third parties
• Genuine interest in dispute resolution and a willingness to learn new areas of specialism

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £24,000 to £30,000 plus bonus and benefits
• Pension scheme with employer match up to 4%
• BUPA (eligible roles only, subject to passing probation)
• Group income protection (eligible roles only) paying a percentage of salary after 6 months' sickness absence
• Death in service benefit (after qualifying period) paying 3x salary
• Competitive holiday entitlement increasing with length of service
• Paid volunteer leave
• Long service awards
• Discounted health club and gym memberships
• Flexible benefits including the option to purchase additional annual leave, health screening and a retail discounts scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (including hybrid and electric vehicles), with planned EV charging point rollout across offices

Working Arrangements

This is a permanent role based from the Kettering office.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.