Litigation Paralegal

Ignite Talent Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Ignite Talent Group's client in Manchester is seeking an experienced litigation paralegal to support a range of claims and work closely with supervisors and partners in a busy client-centred team.

You will conduct pre-claim investigations, draft statements and documents, manage case files, and assist with trials and ADRs, with full training provided and clear development prospects.

Qualifications

• A good law degree.
• Proven experience as a paralegal.
• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills and a flexible approach.
• Motivation to work alone and in a team.
• Ability to perform at a high level and to achieve targets.
• Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-claim investigations, legal research and initial case assessments.
• Draft and edit client correspondence and documents.
• Handle queries from clients and opposing parties in person, email or phone.
• Prepare witness statements, draft orders and instructions to Counsel.
• Proofread legal documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Manage case files, calendars, court dates and CRM records.
• Assist with ADRs, mediations and settlements; attend trials with Counsel.
• Support solicitors and team leaders with a range of legal tasks.
• Undertake administrative tasks to enable cross-team collaboration.

Skills

Legal research

Case management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Client handling

Teamwork

Prioritisation

Education

Law degree

Paralegal certification

Tools

MS Word

Excel

CRM software

Job description

Our client is currently looking to recruit an experienced litigation paralegal, based at their offices in Manchester.

The successful candidate will handle claims across the range of their areas of practice. Ideally, you will have an appetite for, and want to learn more about, financial mis-selling claims, whilst working closely with supervisors and partners, as well as colleagues within the firm, on the cases.

We offer full training and ongoing support for our colleagues and provide a collaborative and professional working environment as well as good prospects for future development within the business.

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 documents, including witness statements, draft orders, applications and instructions to Counsel;
• Proof-reading legal documents to ensure accuracy and legal compliance;
• Performing administrative duties on assigned claims (organising calendars, court hearings and case files as well as managing logistics and maintaining records on our CRM);
• Engaging in alternative dispute resolutions, mediations and settlement negotiations;
• 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.

The successful candidate will have:

• A good law degree;
• Proven, demonstrable experience as a paralegal;
• The ability to establish priorities and work under pressure to meet critical deadlines;
• Excellent organisational and communication skills and a flexible approach to the working environment;
• The motivation to work alone and collaborate as part of a team;
• The ability to perform at a high level and to achieve targets;
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a friendly, outgoing manner;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and applications such as Word and Excel;
• A strong work ethic with a commitment to providing excellent service to our clients;
• The ability to maintain very high standards and attention to detail when working with large volumes of work.

Desirable but not essential:

• One year's relevant experience in a paralegal or claims management role;
• Experience in file handling and managing legal caseloads;
• Experience in, and knowledge of, instances of financial mis selling