Paralegal commercial Litiigation in Basingstoke

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our Commercial Litigation team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality legal and administrative support to solicitors and partners across a varied caseload of commercial disputes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious paralegal looking to develop their experience in commercial litigation within a professional and supportive legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting solicitors and partners with a broad range of commercial litigation matters.
• Conducting legal and factual research and preparing research notes and summaries.
• Reviewing, organising and analysing documents and evidence.
• Assisting with the preparation of court documents, pleadings, witness statements, chronologies and case summaries.
• Supporting the disclosure and document review process.
• Preparing bundles and other documentation for hearings, meetings and mediations.
• Assisting with case management and maintaining accurate electronic and physical files.
• Drafting correspondence and routine legal documents under appropriate supervision.
• Liaising with clients, counsel, courts, experts and other third parties where required.
• Monitoring deadlines and assisting with the management of limitation dates and key case milestones.
• Attending client meetings, conferences, hearings and other litigation-related appointments as required.
• Assisting with billing, time recording and other administrative requirements.
• Maintaining confidentiality and ensuring compliance with the firm's policies and professional obligations.
• Providing general support to the wider litigation team as required.

Key Skills and Experience

• Previous experience as a paralegal, legal assistant or similar role, ideally within commercial litigation or dispute resolution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines effectively.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Ability to review and summarise complex information accurately.
• Good understanding of the litigation process and court procedures.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, case management systems and electronic document management systems.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a team.
• Professional, proactive and client-focused approach.
• Law degree, LPC, SQE or equivalent legal qualification/training would be advantageous, but is not essential depending on experience.

Desirable Experience

Experience in some or all of the following would be advantageous:

• Commercial disputes
• Contractual disputes
• Professional negligence
• Shareholder and partnership disputes
• Banking and finance disputes
• Property-related litigation
• Injunctions and urgent applications
• Debt recovery
• Alternative dispute resolution, including mediation
• County Court and High Court proceedings
• Legal research and case law analysis
• E-disclosure/document review

Personal Attributes

The successful candidate will be:

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Commercially aware and able to understand the wider context of disputes.
• Proactive and willing to take ownership of tasks.
• Reliable and conscientious, with a strong work ethic.
• Clear and professional in communication with clients and colleagues.
• Calm under pressure and able to work to tight deadlines.
• Collaborative, with the ability to work effectively as part of a busy litigation team.