At a Glance
- Tasks: Support solicitors in civil law matters and manage case files.
- Company: Respected law firm with over 100 years of trusted legal service.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent benefits package, and professional development support.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic legal environment.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and enhance your civil litigation experience.
- Qualifications: 3+ years paralegal experience and strong legal research skills.
Location: Windsor - office based - 30K plus excellent benefits package
About the Opportunity
Our client is a well-established and highly regarded law firm with over 100 years of history and a strong reputation for delivering trusted legal advice to both private and commercial clients. They are now seeking a Civil Paralegal to join their team in Windsor, providing legal and administrative support across a range of civil law matters, with particular interest in candidates who have gained exposure to family law, litigation, or wider dispute resolution work. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced paralegal looking to take the next step in their legal career within a respected and supportive firm.
Key Requirements of the Paralegal
- You will be an experienced Paralegal with ideally 3+ years' legal experience, gained within a law firm or legal environment.
- You will be organised, detail-focused and confident supporting solicitors across busy civil litigation matters.
- You will bring:
- 3+ years' paralegal experience, ideally within a law firm or legal department
- A paralegal qualification, law degree, or equivalent legal education
- Experience supporting civil litigation matters, ideally with exposure to family law and litigation
- Knowledge of civil procedure rules, court processes and litigation workflows
- Strong legal research, drafting and document preparation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High levels of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality
- Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage deadlines
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
- The ability to work independently, while also contributing as part of a collaborative legal team
- Experience with court filing systems, document management platforms, disclosure documents, bundles, witness statements, pleadings and court forms would be highly advantageous.
Role & Responsibilities
As a Civil Paralegal, you will provide key support to solicitors across civil law matters, helping to manage case files, prepare legal documentation, liaise with clients and third parties, and support the wider litigation process. Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting solicitors with civil litigation matters
- Drafting legal documents, including pleadings, witness statements, correspondence and court forms
- Conducting legal research and summarising findings clearly and accurately
- Managing and maintaining case files, records and document databases
- Liaising with clients, courts, barristers, experts and other parties
- Preparing bundles and evidence for court hearings, mediations and trials
- Monitoring deadlines and helping to ensure compliance with court rules and procedures
- Reviewing, organising and managing disclosure documents
- Supporting case preparation and assisting with settlement-related documentation
- Attending meetings, hearings or court proceedings where required
- Handling sensitive information appropriately and maintaining strict confidentiality
Why Join?
This is a strong opportunity to join a long-established and respected law firm with an excellent reputation across Windsor and the surrounding area. You will be part of a professional and supportive legal team, with the chance to develop your civil litigation experience while working on varied matters across private and commercial client work. The firm also offers an attractive pension scheme and support for professional development opportunities.
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