Litigation Paralegal

The City Recruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Manchester is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join their Business Interruption Claims team. The role involves managing claims, assisting in trial preparations, and liaising with clients. Ideal candidates will have a law degree and experience in commercial litigation, with opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Full training and ongoing development

Regular company events and weekly updates

Dress-down Fridays

Clear routes for career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial litigation or High Court cases required.
• Confident communicator with strong writing skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Handling a portfolio of Business Interruption Claims.
• Assisting solicitors in preparing cases for trial.
• Drafting court documents and managing client communication.

Skills

Legal research

Client communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Writing skills

Education

Law degree (LLB or MSc)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management systems

Job description

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Base pay range

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Litigation Paralegal – Business Interruption Claims

Manchester City Centre (Office-based)

Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts

We’re working with a respected, multi-disciplinary law firm based in Manchester city centre that’s looking to hire an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join their Business Interruption Claims (BIC) team.

This firm has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services across commercial litigation, data breaches, financial mis-selling, and business insurance disputes. With continued growth across their commercial litigation department, they’re now expanding their team to help support businesses pursuing claims against insurers for loss of income during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

If you're looking to join a progressive, city-centre legal practice with clear opportunities for progression and hands-on casework—this could be the perfect next move.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll play a key role in handling a portfolio of Business Interruption Claims, assisting solicitors in preparing cases for trial, managing correspondence, and liaising with clients throughout the litigation process.

Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Conducting legal research, case reviews, and pre-action investigations
• Drafting court documents, trial submissions, and instructions to counsel
• Managing ongoing client communication and responding to third-party queries
• Preparing and proofreading pleadings and legal correspondence
• Supporting mediation and settlement negotiations
• Attending court hearings and trials alongside counsel
• Maintaining accurate records using internal systems (CRM/case management software)
• Assisting with administrative tasks to support the wider litigation team

What They’re Looking For

Required:

• Law degree (LLB or MSc)
• Working knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules and the Commercial Court Guide
• Proven experience working within commercial litigation or High Court cases
• Confident communicator with strong writing skills
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy caseload
• High attention to detail and accuracy with legal documentation
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
• A team player who’s also comfortable working independently

Nice to Have:

• 1+ year of litigation paralegal experience
• Experience handling multi-claimant or group litigation
• Exposure to business interruption insurance claims or relevant commercial disputes
• Awareness of basic accountancy principles in relation to business loss

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £30,000 (dependent on experience)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• A supportive, modern working environment in a central Manchester office
• Full training and ongoing development
• Regular company events and weekly business updates
• Dress-down Fridays
• Clear routes for career progression

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal, Finance, and Other

• Industries

  Insurance, Legal Services, and Law Practice

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