At a Glance
- Tasks: Support lawyers in commercial litigation and dispute resolution while gaining hands-on experience.
- Company: Established law firm with a strong reputation in Chester.
- Benefits: Up to £29,000 salary, 36 days holiday, private health cover, and more.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with great career growth and social events.
- Why this job: Develop your legal skills and work on exciting cases with experienced professionals.
- Qualifications: 1 year of experience in commercial litigation or dispute resolution required.
The predicted salary is between 29000 - 29000 £ per year.
Up to £29,000 per annum
Extensive benefits package
Central Chester office location
We are working with a well-established law firm looking to recruit a Commercial Litigation Paralegal into its growing Dispute Resolution team in Chester. This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal with at least a year's Commercial litigation experience to develop their technical skills, work on a broad range of disputes, and gain hands-on exposure to high-quality contentious work alongside experienced lawyers.
Responsibilities include:
- Supporting fee earners across a range of litigation and dispute resolution matters while ensuring compliance with the firm's quality and risk procedures
- Preparing court documents, bundles, and supporting documentation for proceedings
- Handling new client enquiries in line with team processes
- Attending client meetings, mediations, and court hearings to take detailed attendance notes and update the case management system (P4W)
- Acting as a point of contact in the absence of colleagues, managing incoming calls and escalating urgent matters where required
- Providing routine client updates and drafting correspondence to help progress matters efficiently
- Making routine enquiries and information requests to move cases forward proactively
- Preparing and sending both standard and bespoke correspondence, ensuring all enclosures and documentation are accurate and compliant
What we need from you:
- At least 1 year's experience within Corporate or Commercial Litigation, or Dispute Resolution
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
- Experience using legal case management systems (P4W experience beneficial)
- A proactive approach and commitment to delivering excellent client care
The perks:
- Salary up to £29,000
- 36 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
- Private health cover
- Medical cashback scheme
- 24/7 GP service
- Life insurance (4x salary)
- Enhanced sick pay
- Employee assistance programme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay
- Employer pension contribution
- Recruitment referral bonus scheme
- Voucher reward scheme
- Social and charity events
- CSR initiatives
Ready to apply? Hit the apply button or reach out to Jack Lloyd directly at Jack.Lloyd@Oculuslegalgroup.com.
Locations
Commercial Litigation Paralegal in Cheshire, Chester employer: Oculus Legal Group
Join a well-established law firm in the heart of Chester, where you will thrive in a supportive and dynamic work environment. With an extensive benefits package including private health cover, generous holiday allowance, and opportunities for professional development, this role as a Commercial Litigation Paralegal offers not just a job, but a pathway to grow your career while working alongside experienced lawyers on high-quality contentious matters.
