Consumer Contract Paralegal

Lyons Davidson; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking a Paralegal to join their Contract Resolution group in Cardiff. The successful candidate will manage a caseload of contractual disputes, communicate effectively with clients, and use case management systems. A law degree or equivalent is required, along with strong communication and organisational skills. Previous litigation experience is preferred but not essential. This role offers the opportunity to gain valuable legal experience in a rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Able to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of contractual disputes for clients.
• Communicate with clients through various channels.
• Use case management systems efficiently.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Effective people skills

IT literacy

Effective time management

Organised approach

Education

Law degree or CPE conversion

LPC or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal to join our Contract Resolution group, in either our Bristol, Leeds or Cardiff city centre offices. As part of the Contract Resolution group which forms part of the Civil Litigation department you will work as a Paralegal in the Consumer Contract team. You will assist in a wide variety of Civil Litigation cases (Non Personal Injury and non Road Traffic Accident) relating to contractual disputes. The majority of the work comes through the Legal Expense Insurers, and clients can be demanding, but with good client management skills the right candidate will learn a lot and find the work rewarding. The work is mostly claimant based.

Responsibilities

• To manage a caseload of cases dealing with contractual disputes for both individual and business clients
• Dealing with clients on the phone and face to face, including virtual meetings
• Using our case management system to progress the files
• Billing and invoicing
• Previous litigation experience or experience of managing your own caseload would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Qualifications

Excellent communication skills are essential.

• Effective people skills (able to get on with colleagues, clients, other side solicitors etc)
• IT literacy
• The ability to work as part of a team
• Effective time management skills
• The ability to prioritise your work
• The ability to work to strict deadlines
• An organised approach to your work

Experience required

• Successful candidates will have a good legal knowledge, and be able to demonstrate successful handling of clients. Working to tight deadlines is also essential
• Previous litigation experience or experience of managing your own caseload would be advantageous.

Education required

A law degree, or CPE conversion (or equivalent), is essential and the LPC (or equivalent) desirable.

About Lyons Davidson

Lyons Davidson is a national law firm providing legal services to businesses and individuals. We pride ourselves on the level of service our experts offer. Our ability to deliver a consistent and high-quality service has allowed us to develop strong relationships with a number of business partners such as insurers, banks and membership organisations that rely on us to give their customers and members the help and advice they need.