In-House Paralegal

Together; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Together's Group Legal Department seeks an experienced litigation paralegal to manage a high-volume caseload, focusing on claims from Claims Management Companies (CMCs). You will support court deadlines, draft documentation and assist with strategic claims handling within an in-house team in a fast-paced financial services environment.

Working with the Head of Litigation and Legal Counsel, you will also assist Recoveries with possession, receivership, bankruptcy and related enforcement matters,

Qualifications

• LLB graduate or suitable paralegal qualification.
• Significant experience working as a litigation paralegal, legal executive or litigation file handler.
• Strong working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR).
• Experience managing a substantial caseload of litigated matters.
• Experience preparing court documents, bundles and case summaries.
• Experience working within a regulated environment, preferably financial services.
• Strong drafting and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyse complex information and present findings clearly and concisely.
• Confident working with case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience dealing with CMC-driven claims or high-volume litigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day case administration and ensure compliance with court deadlines.
• Prepare case documentation and support the team's strategic approach to claims handling.
• Provide litigation and enforcement support to Recoveries, incl. possession, receivership, bankruptcy and security enforcement.
• Collaborate with Head of Litigation, Legal Counsel and Apprentice Solicitor.

Skills

LLB or paralegal qualification

Litigation paralegal exp

CPR knowledge

Caseload management

Drafting & writing

Stakeholder management

Case management systems

Microsoft Office

High-volume litigation

Regulated environment exp

Education

LLB degree or paralegal qualification

Tools

Case management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

As part of our Group Legal Department, you will play a key role in supporting the litigation function by proactively managing a high-volume and fast-moving caseload of customer legal claims, with a particular focus on claims arising from Claims Management Companies (CMCs).

Working closely with the Head of Litigation, Legal Counsel and an Apprentice Solicitor, you will manage day-to-day case administration, ensure compliance with court deadlines and procedural requirements, prepare case documentation and support the team's strategic approach to claims handling.

The role will also provide litigation and enforcement support to the Group's Recoveries function, assisting with matters relating to possession proceedings, receivership appointments, bankruptcy proceedings, security enforcement and recovery actions alongside our external legal panel.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigation paralegal who is highly organised, detail-oriented and motivated to broaden their expertise within an in-house legal team operating in a fast-paced financial services environment.

Please apply if you have a good blend of the following skills and experience:

• LLB graduate or suitable paralegal qualification
• Significant experience working as a litigation paralegal, legal executive or litigation file handler.
• Strong working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR).
• Experience managing a substantial caseload of litigated matters.
• Experience preparing court documents, bundles and case summaries.
• Experience working within a regulated environment, preferably financial services.
• Strong drafting and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyse complex information and present findings clearly and concisely.
• Confident working with case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience dealing with CMC-driven claims or high-volume litigation.

Together embraces diversity and inclusion, and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Not only do we welcome difference - we celebrate it, support it and really value our colleagues for who they are. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.

Please note that all successful applicants will undergo relevant employment reference, financial and criminal record checks.

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