Vacancies for Litigation Paralegals

Kangs Solicitors; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kangs Solicitors is offering a paralegal role with a clear pathway to a Training Contract/SQE. The firm focuses on Insolvency and Commercial Litigation, Civil Fraud, Tax Litigation, Financial Crime, and Regulatory Investigations.

The role emphasizes drafting, research, and courtroom preparation at the Birmingham office. Candidates should possess a minimum 2:1 degree, excellent time management, and strong communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and within a team to

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 law degree or related subject
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with case management systems and online legal research tools
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Teamwork aptitude with ability to operate independently when needed

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings and conferences with counsel and experts
• Prepare correspondence and pleadings, briefs to counsel and witness statements
• Manage voluminous disclosure reports/requests
• Develop knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules
• Prepare trial bundles
• Attend civil and criminal court hearings
• Prepare notes of hearings and trials
• Conduct high-standard legal research

Skills

Academic excellence

Punctuality & timekeeping

Interpersonal skills

Administrative proficiency

Writing & legal drafting

Self-motivation

Teamwork & collaboration

Proactive learning

Education

2:1 Degree

Tools

Case management systems

Online legal research tools

Job description

Training Contract/SQE opportunities will be available to the right candidates after successful completion of the paralegal role. The firm has a strong track record of ‘growing its own solicitors’ and the Partners of tomorrow.

The Role - Areas of Work

• Insolvency Litigation,
• Commercial Litigation,
• Civil Fraud,
• Tax Litigation,
• Financial Crime,
• Financial Restraint & Asset Forfeiture,
• Regulatory Investigations including Professional Discipline.

The Role - Tasks

• Attend meetings and conferences with counsel and experts.
• Prepare correspondence and formal documents including pleadings, brief to counsel and witness statements.
• Consider voluminous disclosure and prepare detailed disclosure reports/requests.
• Develop an excellent working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules.
• Prepare trial bundles.
• Attend court hearings including civil and criminal trials.
• Prepare notes of hearings and trials.
• Undertake legal research to a very high standard.

Requirements For The Position

Essential Skills Required For The Role Include

• Good academic qualifications (minimum 2:1 Degree),
• Common sense and good judgement,
• Punctuality and good time keeping,
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills,
• Administrative proficiency,
• Excellent I.T. skills to include use of case management systems and online legal research tools,
• Good legal research skills and ability to prepare well-constructed written notes/legal arguments,
• An ability to work hard and to meet demanding deadlines,
• Capable of working alone or as part of a team,
• A high level of self-motivation and being pro-active,
• A strong desire to continuously learn and improve knowledge and other skills continuously.

Salary & Working Hours

Salary: competitive

Hours: 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday (Office based at 34 St. Paul’s Square, Birmingham B3 1QZ)