Litigation Paralegal: Precision Case Prep & Research

Mallory Pryce; Preston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mallory Pryce in Preston seeks an organised Litigation Paralegal to support the Litigation Partner and the firm’s fee earners across a busy caseload.

You will assist with case preparation, legal research, document management and client correspondence, maintaining confidentiality and professional standards throughout.

The position offers broad exposure to civil litigation processes, court documentation and billing tasks within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Previous paralegal experience supporting litigation teams.
• Experience with case preparation, document management and client correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Provide paralegal and administrative support to fee earners across a busy litigation caseload.
• Assist with pleadings, statements and other legal documents; format and amend as required.
• Undertake legal research using legislation, case law, procedural rules and online resources.
• Prepare case chronologies, schedules, bundles and hearing notes.
• Manage digital and paper matter files; index and file according to procedures.
• Open, close and update client and matter files on the case management system.
• Handle client, solicitor, court and counsel communications professionally.
• Assist with court forms, notices and document submissions; monitor deadlines.
• Support fee earners with case progression, evidence collection and instructions.
• Communicate updates to clients and log enquiries.
• Arrange conferences, hearings, meetings and maintain diaries.
• Assist with legal billing; time recording and liaison with accounts.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection standards.
• Collaborate with the litigation team to deliver high-quality client service.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Litigation support

Legal research

Document management

Court procedures

Time management

Job description

Mallory Pryce in Preston seeks an organised Litigation Paralegal to support the Litigation Partner and the firm’s fee earners across a busy caseload.

You will assist with case preparation, legal research, document management and client correspondence, maintaining confidentiality and professional standards throughout.

The position offers broad exposure to civil litigation processes, court documentation and billing tasks within a collaborative team.