Senior In-House Litigation Paralegal

Michael Page (UK); Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Paralegal to join their in-house litigation team. This exciting role offers the chance to transition from private practice to an office-based position, focusing on debt recovery and litigation matters. You will be part of a well-run department, gaining exposure to a variety of tasks including drafting pre-action letters and liaising with other departments. Ideal for someone with 6-12 months of litigation experience, this position promises a supportive environment where attention to detail and teamwork are valued. Embrace this opportunity to enhance your legal career in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• At least 6-12 months of litigation experience in the UK.
• Strong drafting skills for witness statements and letters of action.

Responsibilities

• Focus on debt recovery, drafting letters, and issuing proceedings.
• Work as part of a small in-house litigation team.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Drafting Skills

Teamwork

Education

Paralegal Qualification

6-12 Months Litigation Experience

Tools

Proclaim Case Management

Job description

• Rare opportunity for a Paralegal to move in-house
• Focusing on debt recovery and litigation matters

About Our Client

An East Midlands organisation.

Job Description

This is a chance to move in-house and join a small litigation team.

The team has a head of department who you will report into, as well as other litigators, paralegals and support staff.

The work will involve:

• Working as part of an in-house function
• Debt recovery focus from reviewing initial debts and claims, drafting pre-action letters, issuing proceedings and potentially drafting statutory demands and winding up petitions
• A well run department using Proclaim case management
• Great exposure to a mix of work
• Liaising with other departments within the business

This role would suit a Paralegal who perhaps wants to move away from the world of private practice into an in-house role. This is an office based role - 5 days per week in the office.

The Successful Applicant

The role would likely suit somebody with at least 6-12 months Litigation experience in the UK. The key attributes are good attention to detail, experience in drafting (i.e. witness statements, letters of action) and being able to work as part of a team.

What's on Offer

A chance to move in-house