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Dispute/Litigation Paralegal

Reed
Posted 16 hours ago, valid for 3 days
Location

Leicester, Leicestershire LE5 4AA

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • We are looking for a dedicated Dispute/Litigation Paralegal to join our client's Litigation team in a full-time role across multiple office locations.
  • The position offers a competitive salary and requires a minimum of 2 years of paralegal experience, preferably in Civil Litigation, Building Safety, and Construction environments.
  • Key responsibilities include supporting lawyers with administrative tasks, managing caseloads, and assisting with court proceedings and legal research.
  • The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational skills, excellent spoken and written English, and the ability to handle confidential information.
  • This role also provides opportunities for professional development within a supportive team environment.

Exciting Dispute/Litigation Paralegal

  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Location: Multiple office locations available
  • Salary: Competitive

We are seeking a dedicated Paralegal to join our client's Litigation team. This role involves supporting our client's lawyers with a variety of administrative tasks, case management duties, and general team responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be a strong team player with a paralegal qualification and at least 2 years of experience in a similar role.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Provide general support to the team on a wide range of matters, predominantly those of a disputed nature involving civil proceedings, summons, adjudications, arbitrations, mediation, and building safety.
  • Ensure performance data is accurately captured and assist in the preparation of performance reports for the Board and the Executive.
  • Assist with caseload management including managing deadlines, reporting obligations, and preparing legal letters and documents.
  • Assist with court proceedings - preparing bundles, ensuring efficient and accurate filing/submission of documents, tracking timelines, assisting with instructions, and reviewing evidence. Attendance at hearings and inquiries may be required.
  • Undertake legal research on various matters and communicate findings to the team in a clear and comprehensive manner.
  • Provide general administrative support across the team including photocopying, scanning, filing, and populating the case management system.
  • Comply with company policies, procedures, and instructions at all times.
  • Implement new ideas and methods to improve contribution to the organisation’s goals and enhance the reputation of the company.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Paralegal qualification required.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ paralegal experience.
  • Experience in Civil Litigation, Building Safety, and Construction environments.
  • Strong legal research skills and experience preparing legal documents.
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and work under pressure.
  • Ability to handle confidential information and collaborate with a wide variety of people.
  • Excellent spoken and written English.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional development.
  • Supportive team environment.

For more details about this position and to discuss the various office locations available, please contact Sophie Clarke at Reed (on Linkedin) directly.strative tasks, case management duties, and general team responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be a strong team player with a paralegal qualification and at least 2 years of experience in a similar role

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.