Litigation Paralegal

Confidential; Manchester, Salford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Manchester city centre is seeking a Law graduate or experienced Paralegal to support the Litigation team in the Employment Tribunals process. You will manage client communications by phone and email, draft documents and undertake legal administration, including bundles and meeting minutes.

The role focuses on organisation, time management and delivering excellent client service in a fast-paced department, with opportunities for progression and guidance within the business.

Qualifications

• LLB with Employment Law as a module or elective.
• Experience in a customer-focused environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle client enquiries by phone and email.
• Support Litigation Executives with drafts, documents and bundles.
• Assist with regulatory obligations, primarily Client Care.
• Create and maintain files, system notes, minutes and diaries.
• Collaborate with the team to continually improve customer experience.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

LLB with Employment law

Job description

This is an amazing opportunity for a Law graduate or experienced Paralegal to join the exsisting Litigation team, providing integral support in the litigation stage of Employment tribunals. You will be dealing with clients over phone and email, drafing of documents and legal admin, creating bundles and taking minutes in meetings. You will need to be organised and have good time management in a fast paced department. In return you will have amazing support and guidance, encouraging progression withing the business. If you have recently graduated with an LLb and are looking for your first role within Employment Law,

Job Purpose

You will be working within a well established Legal department based in Manchester city centre, assisting the Litigation Executives prepare for Employment Tribunals.

Job Overview

We are looking for a bright, confident and enthusiastic team member who can assist Litigation Executives with telephone and email communications, drafting and legal administration. The successful candidate will gain exposure to commercial legal practice, working in a dynamic team covering Employment Law. A focus on remarkable client service and care is key for this role. The ideal candidate will have experience putting into practice their excellent communication skills (face-to-face, telephone, written text and email).

The position also presents a fantastic opportunity for anyone who has a genuine interest in Employment Law and wants to progress and build a career within a commercially focused company.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Handling client enquiries.
• Supporting Litigation Executives with their varied caseloads, assisting with applications, documents and bundles.
• Assisting the firm in discharging its regulatory obligations, primarily in respect of Client Care.
• Working proactively to assist in the creation and maintenance of files, system notes, minutes and diaries.
• Collaborating with the team furthering continually improving customer experience.

What you Bring to the Team

• A sound academic background - LLb with Employment law as a module or Elective
• Experience in a customer focused environment and track record of excellent performance
• A positive team ethic and business development focus
• Excellent written and oral communication skills