Paralegal – Civil Litigation

Legal Southwest Ltd; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Legal Southwest Ltd in Exeter is recruiting a Paralegal for a civil and commercial disputes team. The role offers hybrid working, a full-time permanent position and practical experience supported by experienced lawyers.

You will assist with file handling, document production, client liaison and case management while developing your legal skills and sector knowledge in a supportive, professional environment.

Qualifications

• Degree required with ambition to develop legal skills.
• Previous legal experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Interest in commercial dispute resolution is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Opening, closing and archiving client files.
• Producing documents and updating dictated work.
• Responding to telephone and email enquiries.
• Maintaining accurate records and assisting with case management.
• Providing day-to-day support to the team’s lawyers.

Skills

Strong organisation

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Independent worker

Proactive and adaptable

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Exeter | Hybrid working | Full-time, permanent
Salary dependent on experience | 36.25 hours per week

Are you a graduate looking to develop your legal career within a specialist litigation team? This opportunity offers practical experience, client contact and scope to build your skills in commercial dispute resolution.

Legal Southwest is recruiting for a respected Devon law firm recognised in the Legal 500 and Chambers UK directories. The firm is seeking an ambitious, commercially minded Paralegal to join its specialist team advising park operators.

The role

You will support lawyers with civil litigation and commercial disputes, working with clients ranging from small owner-managed businesses to larger organisations with professional management teams.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Opening, closing and archiving client files.
• Producing documents, proofreading and updating dictated work.
• Responding to telephone and email enquiries.
• Maintaining accurate records and assisting with case management.
• Providing day-to-day support to the team’s lawyers.

As your experience develops, there will be opportunities to help business clients with everyday legal issues, work alongside colleagues on court and property tribunal matters, and contribute to business development.

About you

You will have a degree and a clear ambition to develop your legal skills. Previous legal experience, particularly in commercial dispute resolution, would be an advantage, but is not essential.

The team is looking for someone who brings:

• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Clear, professional communication skills.
• A proactive, adaptable approach.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• An interest in understanding business clients and their commercial priorities.

Why join?

The firm invests in its people, training and infrastructure, helping colleagues develop their skills and reach their potential. Its culture combines high standards with support, care and a commitment to colleague wellbeing.

You will join a specialist team with a strong presence in its sector, offering opportunities to learn from experienced lawyers and take on greater responsibility.

Hybrid working

The team encourages office attendance on Mondays and Wednesdays to support collaboration, learning and team relationships. Other flexible working arrangements can be discussed.

Legal Southwest will never, without exception, send out your CV without your prior knowledge or consent so please be assured that we treat every application with the utmost confidentiality.