Paralegal - Commercial Litigation

Paralegal - Commercial Litigation

Application Deadline: 30 June 2026

Department: Commercial Litigation

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Manchester

Reporting To: Steve Morris

The role will be fully office-based initially, with the option to discuss hybrid working after a settling in period.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting more senior fee-earners in the conduct of their litigation cases.
• Attending client meetings, mediations and court hearings.
• Engaging in telephone calls with potential new enquiries, discussing a wide range of litigation matters.
• Drafting letters to clients, counsel and third parties.
• Liaising with counsels' chambers and the court.
• Assisting in file opening and onboarding new clients.
• Creating indexes and preparing electronic and paper bundles for court hearings and mediations.
• Assisting in the preparation of exhibits to witness statements and other enclosures to formal documents.
• Assisting in relation to the production and review of disclosure.
• Attending training seminars to develop knowledge and understanding, and to be aware of ongoing changes to procedural rules and developments in case law.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Strong academics, including a law degree or GDL.
• Excellent organisation skills and a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner with a focus on providing great client care.
• The ability to adapt and work at a fast pace.
• Strong work ethic and 'can-do' attitude.
• Experience in a paralegal role (commercial litigation in particular) would be advantageous but is not essential.