Solicitor/Paralegal

BC Legal Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal firm in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Solicitor/Paralegal to join their team specializing in disease litigation. The ideal candidate should have prior litigation experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to solve problems. This is an office-based role offering a competitive salary and comprehensive training to candidates keen to develop their legal careers in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Full training provided

Qualifications

• Prior litigation experience handling Fast Track/Multi Track claims.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Handle Fast Track/Multi Track claims in disease litigation.
• Work flexibly as part of a team.
• Learn and operate various legal software.

Skills

Litigation experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

IT proficiency

Job description

SOLICITOR/PARALEGAL

Office based role only, located in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Overview

BC Legal is a well-established legal firm with a leading reputation in the field of disease litigation. We are looking to hire a Solicitor/Paralegal, (preferably NQ/0-3PQE) to join our thriving new team in central Newcastle upon Tyne.

What you will need

• Prior litigation experience handling Fast Track/Multi Track claims - preferably in the field of disease, however we are open to receiving applications from bright, genuinely enthusiastic and committed solicitors that wish to specialise in disease litigation.
• Suitable candidates will be proactive and organised
• Excellent written, verbal and communication skills
• The ability to think critically and solve problems.
• Attention to detail is paramount to success in the role
• The ability to work flexibly and as part of a team.
• IT proficiency in learning and operating various legal software.
• Full training will be provided.

A competitive salary and benefits package is on offer.