Commercial Litigation Paralegal | Diverse Disputes & Growth

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

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.