Litigation Paralegal

Douglas Scott Global Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & development

Career progression

Supportive environment

Litigation exposure

Career development

Job summary

Douglas Scott Global Recruitment is seeking a Litigation Paralegal for a busy litigation department in Bury. This role offers hands-on exposure to a broad range of litigation matters within a supportive and collaborative team.

You will work closely with solicitors and fee earners, assisting with day-to-day case management, drafting correspondence, preparing court bundles and supporting trial preparation, while developing your professional skills and career.

Qualifications

• Previous litigation experience in a law firm.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Proactive and eager to learn.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Confident dealing with clients and third parties.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with case management
• Drafting legal correspondence and documentation
• Preparing court bundles and supporting trial preparation
• Liaising with clients, courts, barristers and third parties
• Handling telephone and email enquiries
• Maintaining case management systems
• Supporting solicitors with a varied litigation caseload
• Undertaking legal research and administrative tasks where required

Skills

Litigation experience

Organisation

Communication

Attention to detail

Client liaison

Proactive learner

Job description

Litigation Paralegal

Bury | Competitive Salary + Progression + Benefits

An established and growing law firm is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join its busy litigation department.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Paralegal looking to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative team whilst gaining hands‑on exposure to a broad range of litigation matters.

The Role

You will work closely with experienced solicitors and fee earners, assisting with the day‑to‑day management of litigation matters and supporting clients throughout the lifecycle of their cases.

Duties will include:

• Assisting with case management
• Drafting legal correspondence and documentation
• Preparing court bundles and supporting trial preparation
• Liaising with clients, courts, barristers and third parties
• Handling telephone and email enquiries
• Maintaining case management systems
• Supporting solicitors with a varied litigation caseload
• Undertaking legal research and administrative tasks where required

The Candidate

The successful candidate will:

• Have previous litigation experience within a law firm
• Possess strong organisational and communication skills
• Be proactive and eager to learn
• Have excellent attention to detail
• Be confident dealing with clients and third parties
• Be comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Excellent training and development
• Genuine progression opportunities
• Supportive working environment
• Exposure to a broad range of litigation matters
• Long-term career development

This is an excellent opportunity for a Litigation Paralegal looking to gain further responsibility, develop their technical skills and progress their legal career within a respected and growing law firm.