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Litigation Assistant/ Paralegal
Job Posted: 2 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: S60, Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Sue Ross Recruitment are delighted to be working with a well-established high street law firm based in Rotherham. Our client provides a full and efficient legal service to private clients and small to medium-sized businesses across the region.
The Litigation Paralegal Role
We are seeking a bright and enthusiastic Civil Litigation Assistant or Paralegal to join a busy litigation department. Working as part of a supportive and client-focused team, this role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop practical legal skills across a wide range of contentious matters.
You will be assisting the Civil Litigation Partner and working on cases involving:
* Commercial and civil litigation
* Property litigation (landlord and tenant disputes)
* Contentious probate
* Employment disputes
* Insolvency
* Matrimonial matters
Main Responsibilities for the Litigation Paralegal:
Case Progression
* Proactively progress cases under supervision
* Draft correspondence, witness statements, advice, and instructions to counsel
* Prepare court bundles, schedules of loss, and related documentation
* Attend client meetings, mediations, and court hearings where required
Client Care
* Communicate with clients clearly and professionally
* Manage client expectations and ensure cases progress efficiently
* Deliver a responsive and business-oriented legal service
Legal Knowledge
* Apply legal principles and procedural rules to each matter
* Identify case strategies and assess merits under supervision
Business Development
* Contribute to the firm’s business development activities
* Assist in promoting the firm’s litigation services to new and existing clients
The successful candidate for the Litigation Paralegal role will have:
* Knowledge of legal principles (law degree advantageous)
* Excellent organisational, planning, and communication skills
* The ability to manage a varied workload independently
* Strong IT and telephone skills
* A proactive and professional approach to client service
* A willingness to collaborate and learn
Experience within a litigation environment or a small high street practice would be an advantage, but some training and guidance will be provided.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
* Supportive and friendly working environment
* Opportunities for professional growth and development
* 20 days annual leave plus statutory holidays
* Early finish on Fridays
Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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