Litigation Paralegal

Baringslaw; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Manchester is seeking an experienced litigation paralegal to join their dynamic motor vehicle finance team. The role involves handling business interruption claims and requires a law degree along with proven experience in commercial and High Court litigation. This firm offers a supportive environment for career progression and personal development, making it an ideal opportunity for those looking to advance their legal careers. With a laid-back yet professional atmosphere, you will benefit from ongoing training and a vibrant city centre location. If you're ready to take the next step in your legal journey, apply today!

Benefits

Ongoing training and support

Career progression opportunities

Dress-down Fridays

Company events including weekly business updates

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial and High Court litigation is essential.
• Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and initial case assessments.
• Draft pleadings and court documents, including trial submissions.
• Manage logistics and maintain records on CRM.

Skills

Law degree (LLB, MSc)

Civil Procedure Rules knowledge

Commercial litigation experience

High Court litigation experience

Organizational skills

Writing and communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Law degree (LLB, MSc)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Barings Lawis a busy multi-disciplinary legal practice based in Manchester city centre.

We provide professional, personalised services for private and commercial clients. Established in 2009, we are steadily building a reputation as one of the city’s leading law firms.

Our combined areas of specialism mean that Barings Law is qualified to provide high-quality legal advice and guidance for consumers and corporate clients.

Our areas of practice include – but are not limited to – cases of financial mis-selling, business interruption insurance, personal injury, consumer rights and group litigation, data breaches and data misuse, bank fraud, commercial litigation, bankruptcy and winding-up petitions.

We also provide immigration services and help with applications for those looking to visit, work in or study in the UK.

We are looking to recruit an experienced litigation paralegal for our motor vehicle finance team, based at Barings’ head office in Manchester.

The successful candidate will handle business interruption claims for our clients. Ideally, you will have experience in this area and be eager to take on more responsibility in order to progress your career. You must be able to work closely with supervisors and partners, as well as colleagues within the firm, on a range of cases. We offer full training and ongoing support for our colleagues and

If you are looking to further your career in law at a progressive, welcoming firm, apply today with your CV and a brief covering letter.

Please note that all applicants must be eligible to work and live in the UK as employer sponsorship is not available. Job type: Full-time, permanent. Eight-hour office-based shifts, Monday to Friday.
Salary: Up to £30,000 (DOE) per annum.

Skills

The successful candidate will have:

• A law degree (LLB, MSc) and a working knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules and the Commercial Court Guide
• Proven, demonstrable experience in commercial and/or High Court litigation
• The ability to establish priorities and work under pressure to meet critical deadlines when handling large, contentious caseloads
• Excellent organisational skills and a flexible approach to the working environment
• Strong writing and communication abilities
• The motivation to work alone and collaborate as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal and client care skills, with a friendly, outgoing manner
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and applications such as Word and Excel
• Ability to maintain stringent attention to detail when working with large volumes of data

Accountabilities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducting pre-claim investigations, legal research and initial case assessments
• Drafting and editing client correspondence
• Dealing with queries from clients, defendants’ legal representative(s) and other third parties in person, electronically or via telephone
• Drafting pleadings and other court documents, including trial submissions and instruction to counsel
• Proofreading legal documents
• Performing administrative duties on assigned claims (organising calendars, court hearings and case files as well as managing logistics and maintaining records on CRM)
• Engaging in alternative dispute resolutions, mediations and settlement negotiations between businesses and insurers
• Attending trials and other hearings with counsel
• Supporting solicitors and other team leaders by carrying out a range of legal tasks
• Undertaking administrative tasks to ensure effective collaboration across the business

What you will receive:

• Basic salary of up to £30,000 (DOE) upon completion of six-month probation period
• A role in a sought-after city centre location with a fantastic laid-back but professional working environment
• Ongoing training and support
• Continued opportunities for career progression and personal development
• Dress-down Fridays
• Company events including weekly business updates