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Job Title: Litigation Paralegal Location: Manchester City CentreSalary: £25,000 to £30,000 per annum Contract: Full or Part Time, Permanent Role Overview & Daily Responsibilities:
- Assisting solicitors and team leaders by delivering a range of legal and case-related support tasks
- Conducting legal research, pre-claim investigations, and providing initial assessments of new cases
- Preparing, editing, and proofreading legal documents, including pleadings, trial bundles, and instructions to counsel
- Drafting professional correspondence and communications for clients and third parties
- Handling enquiries from clients, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders through various channels (in person, phone, email)
- Coordinating and managing administrative aspects of assigned claims, such as court scheduling, file organisation, and CRM record maintenance
- Participating in settlement discussions, mediations, and other alternative dispute resolution processes between businesses and insurers
- Accompanying counsel to court hearings and trials, and assisting with case preparation and documentation
- Supporting internal collaboration through general administrative duties that promote smooth communication across departments
Employee Benefits Package:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Company social events
- Training & development pathway
- Career development pathway
- Scope for flexible & hybrid working
Application Criteria:
- Previous experience handling commercial litigation, civil litigation or personal injury claims is essential
- Exposure to Group Action or Consumer Action claims is advantageous
- Exposure to litigated or pre-litigated claims
- Prior experience as a case handling Paralegal
Company Overview:
- Our client is a leading claims management law firm, specialising in a broad range of commercial and civil litigation matters.
- The firm offers a friendly yet professional working environment, with a strong focus on achieving successful outcomes for its clients.
- The successful candidate will join a team of reputable and dedicated legal professionals, gaining exposure to high-quality work.
- Based in modern offices in the heart of Manchester, this is an excellent opportunity to develop within a well-established and forward-thinking practice.
Introducing CRA Consulting:
- CRA Consulting are a specialist legal recruiter, operating across the UK. CRA works in partnership with reputable law firms with either local, regional, national or international presence. We recruit at all levels from board, director and partnership level through to support staff.
- For additional information on how we can assist you with your next career move, visit the CRA Consulting Website at www.craconsultants.com.
How to Apply:
- If this Litigation Paralegal vacancy is of interest, please click the apply button. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss with Rhys Spencer who is managing this vacancy, call for a confidential discussion.
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Additional Information:
- CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
- This Litigation Paralegal vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.
