Paralegal - Civil Litigation

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Litigation Assistant or Paralegal to join our dynamic Civil Litigation team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a busy, client-focused legal practice, supporting a wide range of litigation matters and developing strong practical legal skills.

As part of the litigation team, you will:

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  Support the Civil Litigation Partner in managing and progressing a varied caseload of civil court claims.
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  Draft correspondence, witness statements, instructions to counsel, schedules of loss, and general advice documents.
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  Attend client meetings, court hearings, mediations, and conferences with counsel.
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  Maintain regular communication with clients, ensuring their needs are met with professionalism and care.
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  Apply your understanding of legal principles and procedural rules to assess case merits and advise clients appropriately.
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  Contribute to the efficient and timely delivery of legal services in areas including:
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  Commercial and Civil Litigation
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  Property Litigation (Landlord & Tenant)
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  Contentious Probate
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  Employment
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  Insolvency
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  Matrimonial Matters
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  Assist with business development initiatives and promotional activities for the firm's litigation department.About You
  We are looking for a candidate who is:
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  Legally knowledgeable - A law degree or equivalent qualification is advantageous.
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  Organised and proactive - Able to prioritise tasks, manage deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision.
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  Client-focused - A confident communicator who can handle client interactions with tact and professionalism.
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  Tech-savvy - Strong IT and telephone skills are essential.
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  Collaborative - Comfortable working as part of a supportive and high-performing team.What We Offer
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  Competitive salary aligned with experience and market rates.
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  Structured working hours with an early Friday finish.
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  20 days annual leave plus statutory holidays.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and exposure to complex, high-quality litigation work.
  Additional Information:
• CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
• This vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days