General Litigation Executive (GK)

Job Description:

We are a firm of solicitors providing a wide range of legal services, but specialising in civil litigation. we are recruiting a General litigation paralegal to assist our solicitors with their litigated case loads in a variety of areas such as financial mis selling, RTA and Business Energy.

Please note that this is an in person role and the successful candidate will work full-time in our offices located in Bolton.

The role will involve drafting and assisting with various court documents and procedures and so attention to detail and excellent drafting skills are essential.

Candidates must have a law degree or equivalent and would ideally have completed the LPC and or have experience of working on litigated civil litigation claims.

1 years minimum experience of successfully and effectively handling own case load with a mixture of fast/multi track cases. Have a proven track record of consistently achieving and maintaining financial, KPI and other Company targets set over a sustained period of time Ability and enthusiasm to proactively supervise and train other members of the team Be experienced in, and have a good understanding of, Microsoft packages including Excel, Power Point. A thorough understanding of the law and practice relating to CPR rules. Excellent negotiating experience and skills. Be able to demonstrate an ability to achieve good private billing.

• The successful candidate will:
• Prepare and assist with the preparation of court documents including particulars of claim, witness statements and court bundles
• Manage a caseload of files
  Consider and take instructions
• work on small claims, fast track and multi track cases
• manage a caseload of files from inception to completion
  Prepare and draft documents
  Review and report on evidence
  Interview clients to obtain key information
  Work on a case management system
  Improve their telephone skills
  Diary and time management

The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 12 months experience working as a paralegal

Job Type:

Permanent