Litigation Assistant/ Paralegal

Sue Ross Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A high street law firm in Rotherham is seeking a bright and enthusiastic Litigation Paralegal to assist in various civil litigation matters. The role involves managing client expectations, drafting legal documents, and progressing cases under supervision. Candidates should possess excellent organisational and communication skills, along with a relevant law degree. A competitive salary and supportive working environment are offered, including opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for professional growth

20 days annual leave plus statutory holidays

Early finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational, planning, and communication skills are necessary.
• Strong IT and telephone skills required.
• Ability to manage a varied workload independently.

Responsibilities

• Progress cases under supervision and draft legal documents.
• Communicate clearly with clients and manage their expectations.
• Apply legal principles to matters and identify strategies.

Skills

Knowledge of legal principles

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Strong IT skills

Proactive client service

Education

Law degree

Job description

Sue Ross Recruitment are delighted to be working with a well-established high street law firm based in Rotherham. Our client provides a full and efficient legal service to private clients and small to medium-sized businesses across the region.

The Litigation Paralegal Role

We are seeking a bright and enthusiastic Civil Litigation Assistant or Paralegal to join a busy litigation department. Working as part of a supportive and client-focused team, this role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop practical legal skills across a wide range of contentious matters.

You will be assisting the Civil Litigation Partner and working on cases involving:

• Commercial and civil litigation
• Property litigation (landlord and tenant disputes)
• Contentious probate
• Employment disputes
• Insolvency
• Matrimonial matters

Main Responsibilities for the Litigation Paralegal:

Case Progression

• Proactively progress cases under supervision
• Draft correspondence, witness statements, advice, and instructions to counsel
• Prepare court bundles, schedules of loss, and related documentation
• Attend client meetings, mediations, and court hearings where required

Client Care

• Communicate with clients clearly and professionally
• Manage client expectations and ensure cases progress efficiently
• Deliver a responsive and business-oriented legal service

Legal Knowledge

• Apply legal principles and procedural rules to each matter
• Identify case strategies and assess merits under supervision

Business Development

• Contribute to the firm s business development activities
• Assist in promoting the firm s litigation services to new and existing clients

The successful candidate for the Litigation Paralegal role will have:

• Knowledge of legal principles (law degree advantageous)
• Excellent organisational, planning, and communication skills
• The ability to manage a varied workload independently
• Strong IT and telephone skills
• A proactive and professional approach to client service
• A willingness to collaborate and learn

Experience within a litigation environment or a small high street practice would be an advantage, but some training and guidance will be provided.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• 20 days annual leave plus statutory holidays
• Early finish on Fridays

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