Paralegal in Bath

Salary:
£26,000 – £30,000 per annum Job Type:
Full-time, Permanent Financial Litigation | Commercial Disputes | Regulatory Investigations Legal Assistant – Financial Litigation
Are you an experienced
Legal Assistant or Paralegal with litigation experience
looking to develop your career within a specialist legal team? We are working with an established law firm that is looking to appoint a
Legal Assistant to join its Financial Litigation team . This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional with
2–3 years' experience
to gain exposure to
complex and high-value financial disputes, regulatory investigations and contentious matters . Working closely with experienced solicitors and fee earners, you will provide key support across a varied caseload while developing your knowledge and experience within sophisticated financial litigation. The Role
As a
Legal Assistant – Financial Litigation , you will support matters from initial instruction through to resolution. Your responsibilities will include: Conducting legal research using
case law, legislation and regulatory materials Managing and reviewing large volumes of documentation and disclosure materials Assisting with the preparation of
pleadings, court documents, legal correspondence and case summaries Maintaining case management systems and monitoring key deadlines Tracking court dates and procedural requirements Liaising with
clients, counsel, courts and external parties Supporting solicitors with trial preparation, witness bundles, exhibits and hearings Assisting with the organisation and analysis of financial records and supporting documentation Maintaining accurate and well-organised case files Ensuring confidentiality and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements Providing general administrative and case management support to the wider litigation team About You
We are looking for a
Legal Assistant, Litigation Legal Assistant or Paralegal
with previous experience supporting litigation matters within a legal environment. You should ideally have: 2–3 years' experience
as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal Previous
litigation experience Experience within
commercial, financial, banking or regulatory litigation
would be advantageous A strong understanding of litigation procedures and court processes Knowledge of
disclosure requirements Experience using legal research platforms such as
Westlaw or LexisNexis Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent drafting and administrative abilities Strong attention to detail and organisational skills Good IT skills, including
Microsoft Office and case management systems The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure A professional and client-focused approach Desirable Experience
Experience or knowledge of any of the following would be advantageous: Financial services Securities regulation Banking law Financial disputes Commercial litigation Regulatory investigations Complex contentious matters However,
specific financial litigation experience is not essential
for the right candidate, provided you have a strong litigation background and the ability to learn quickly. What's on Offer?
£26,000 – £30,000 per annum , depending on experience Full-time, permanent position Opportunity to work within a specialist
Financial Litigation team Exposure to complex and high-value disputes Experience across financial, commercial and regulatory matters Support from experienced solicitors and fee earners Opportunity to develop specialist litigation knowledge and experience Professional and structured legal environment Apply Now
If you are an experienced
Legal Assistant, Litigation Legal Assistant or Paralegal
looking for your next career opportunity within financial litigation, we would like to hear from you.
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