Litigation Paralegal
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What you'll do
- Managing a varied caseload of litigation matters with appropriate supervision
- Assisting with a broad range of civil litigation issues, including contractual disputes, property and boundary disputes, professional negligence claims, consumer disputes, and landlord and tenant disputes
- Handling a range of debt recovery matters from initial instruction through to enforcement
- Assisting with commercial disputes, including shareholder and partnership disputes, breach of contract claims, director and business disputes, and disputes arising from commercial transactions
- Drafting correspondence, statements, applications, and other legal documentation
- Conducting legal research and assisting with case preparation
- Liaising with clients, courts, counsel, and third parties
- Supporting solicitors on more complex and higher-value matters
- Building strong client relationships and providing excellent client service
- Ensuring files are accurately maintained and deadlines are met
What they're looking for
- Previous experience within a litigation or dispute resolution environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong legal research and drafting abilities
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- A proactive and commercially aware approach
- Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team
- Ambition to progress and take on increasing responsibility
Nice to have
- Experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant within civil or commercial litigation
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Full description from employer
Litigation Paralegal | Nottingham/Derby | Genuine Scope for Progression
Sacco Mann Recruitment is proud to be working with a well-established and highly regarded law firm seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join their growing Dispute Resolution team in Nottingham or Derby.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious legal professional to gain broad experience across a mixed litigation caseload, with exposure to civil litigation, debt recovery, and commercial disputes. With strong progression opportunities available, this role would suit someone looking to develop their career within a supportive and busy litigation environment.
The Role
- Managing a varied caseload of litigation matters with appropriate supervision
- Assisting with a broad range of civil litigation issues, including:
- Contractual disputes
- Property and boundary disputes
- Professional negligence claims
- Consumer disputes
- Landlord and tenant disputes
- Handling a range of debt recovery matters from initial instruction through to enforcement
- Assisting with commercial disputes, including:
- Shareholder and partnership disputes
- Breach of contract claims
- Director and business disputes
- Disputes arising from commercial transactions
- Drafting correspondence, statements, applications, and other legal documentation
- Conducting legal research and assisting with case preparation
- Liaising with clients, courts, counsel, and third parties
- Supporting solicitors on more complex and higher-value matters
- Building strong client relationships and providing excellent client service
What’s in it for You?
- Excellent opportunity to develop a career in Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Genuine progression opportunities within a growing team
- Exposure to a broad and varied litigation caseload
- Experience across civil litigation, debt recovery, and commercial disputes
- Support and guidance from experienced solicitors
- Opportunity to take on increasing responsibility as your experience develops
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- The chance to develop strong technical and client-handling skills
- Choice of working from the firm’s Nottingham or Derby office
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting with the management of a varied litigation caseload
- Preparing legal documents and correspondence
- Conducting legal research and reviewing evidence
- Assisting with the preparation of cases for hearings and negotiations
- Supporting debt recovery proceedings and enforcement action
- Assisting with commercial and contractual disputes
- Liaising with clients and third parties throughout the lifecycle of matters
- Ensuring files are accurately maintained and deadlines are met
- Supporting solicitors with complex and contentious matters
About You
The ideal candidate will be proactive, organised, and keen to build a long-term career in litigation. You will have:
- Previous experience within a litigation or dispute resolution environment
- Experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant within civil or commercial litigation is desirable
- Strong interest in developing a career within Litigation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong legal research and drafting abilities
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- A proactive and commercially aware approach
- Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team
- Ambition to progress and take on increasing responsibility
How to Apply
If you are interested in this Litigation Paralegal role in Nottingham/Derby, then please get in touch with Jack Scarlott on 0113 467 9782 or email him at jack.scarlott@saccomann.com to find out more information. If you have a CV to hand, please submit it for review.
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