Litigation Paralegal

Reed; Thame; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Quality training and development

Close guidance from senior solicitors

Supportive team culture

Long-term progression

Job summary

REED in Oxfordshire is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join a growing private practice team handling civil, commercial and dispute resolution work. You will support fee earners, prepare court bundles, draft documents and manage case files.

Applicants should have litigation exposure, excellent drafting and communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with a preferred LPC/LLM or equivalent legal qualification.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Litigation Paralegal or Dispute Resolution Paralegal.
• Solid understanding of litigation processes and court procedures.
• Strong drafting, organisation and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage a busy workload in a fast-paced environment.
• LPC, LLM, law degree or equivalent preferred.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Support fee earners on a broad caseload including civil, commercial and dispute resolution work.
• Prepare court bundles, draft legal documents and manage case files.
• Conduct legal research and liaise with clients, counsel and external stakeholders.
• Assist with progression of cases from instruction through to conclusion.
• Manage deadlines, perform due diligence checks and maintain records.
• Provide administrative support to the wider litigation team.

Skills

Litigation experience

Drafting skills

Organisation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive professional

Education

Law qualification (LPC/LLM)

Job description

Job Description

A well-established private practice law firm in Oxfordshire is searching for a Litigation Paralegal to join its growing team. This opportunity is ideal for someone with strong litigation experience who is looking to develop their career within a respected local practice offering high quality work, long term progression routes, and close support from senior fee earners.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting fee earners on a broad caseload of litigation matters including civil, commercial and dispute resolution work
• Preparing court bundles, drafting legal documents and managing case files
• Conducting legal research and liaising with clients, counsel and external stakeholders
• Assisting with the progression of cases from instruction through to conclusion
• Managing deadlines, conducting due diligence checks and maintaining accurate records
• Providing administrative support to the wider litigation team

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Litigation Paralegal or Dispute Resolution Paralegal
• Strong understanding of litigation processes and court procedures
• Excellent drafting, organisation and communication skills
• Ability to manage a busy workload in a fast paced environment
• LPC, LLM, law degree or equivalent legal qualification is preferred
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive and professional approach

Why Apply

• Competitive Oxfordshire market salary
• High quality litigation work with strong training and development
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced solicitors
• Supportive team culture and long term progression potential
• Modern working environment and excellent firm reputation across the region