Litigation Paralegal

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established legal practice in Manchester seeks a motivated Litigation Paralegal to join their Business Interruption Insurance Team. This role offers the chance to advance your legal career within a collaborative environment, providing full training and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Ongoing training and development

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• A law degree (LLB, MSc) is essential.
• Strong organisational and communication skills required.
• Minimum of one year’s experience in litigation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-claim investigations and draft client correspondence.
• Manage communication with clients and prepare legal documents.
• Attend court hearings and support solicitors with legal tasks.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Law degree (LLB, MSc)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Litigation Paralegal – Business Interruption Insurance
Location: Manchester City Centre
Salary: Negotiable - c.£27k+

A well-established and growing multi-disciplinary legal practice in Manchester City Centre is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its dynamic Business Interruption Insurance Team.

Since its founding over 10 years ago, the firm has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, personalised legal services to both private and commercial clients. With specialisms ranging from financial mis-selling and commercial litigation to immigration and consumer rights, the practice is recognised as one of Manchester’s leading law firms.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a motivated paralegal with litigation experience—particularly in business interruption claims—to take the next step in their legal career. The firm provides full training, a collaborative work environment, and genuine opportunities for progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out pre-claim investigations, legal research, and initial case assessments
• Drafting client correspondence, court documents, trial submissions, and instructions to counsel
• Managing communication with clients, opposing parties, and third parties via phone, email, and in person
• Proofreading and quality-checking legal documents
• Supporting solicitors and team leaders with a variety of legal tasks and administrative duties
• Maintaining accurate records, organising case files, and managing court hearing logistics using internal systems
• Participating in settlement discussions, mediations, and alternative dispute resolution procedures
• Attending court hearings and trials alongside counsel

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

• A law degree (LLB, MSc)
• Working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and Commercial Court Guide
• Demonstrable experience in commercial and/or High Court litigation
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• A detail-oriented mindset with the ability to handle large volumes of data
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team
• Strong interpersonal and client care skills

Desirable:

• Minimum of one year’s experience in a litigation paralegal role
• Experience managing multi-claimant cases and legal caseloads
• Familiarity with business insurance disputes and basic accounting principles

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of (£27k+) (depending on experience, post-probation)
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• A relaxed yet professional working environment in a prime Manchester City Centre location
• Ongoing training and development
• Clear opportunities for career growth within a thriving legal practice

This is an ideal opportunity for a paralegal ready to step up and play a key role in a high-performing team. The firm values initiative, professionalism, and a passion for legal work that makes a real difference to clients.