Litigation Paralegal - Wimbledon, United Kingdom - Integral Recruitment Ltd

Integral Recruitment Ltd
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Wimbledon, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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**Litigation Paralegal
£24,000 - £26,000** plus extensive benefits including a bonus, enhanced pension and holiday allowance, private medical and health cash scheme, charity days, study leave and lots more

Wimbledon, SW19

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My client is a long established, top 200 law firm with multiple offices across Surrey and London. They have won awards and accreditations and have big ambitions for the future. Due to expansion, they are looking for a capable Litigation Paralegal to jointheir friendly, professional Dispute Resolution team.

A diverse role that will give you exposure to the wider practice and enable you to utilise your skill set and continue to learn and progress.


Litigation Paralegal - Typical Duties:


  • Carrying out compliance matters including Solicitor Checks, ID Documents, Evidence of Funds. Ensuring systems are current and accurate.
  • Maintaining awareness of all cases being conducted by the team
  • Keeping up to date with the specialisms of the Solicitors within the department
  • Negotiating and agreeing fees for cases
  • Appropriately allocating new enquires to solicitors, taking into account experience, availability, skills and specialisms
  • Managing finances by collecting fees and maintaining accurate client accounts
  • Raising invoices, transferring money and managing disbursements
  • Providing the clients with information about progress or possible delays in cases
  • Organising meetings (both in person and virtual) between solicitors, clients, barristers, and external experts
  • Undertaking relevant research and cognisance of the court rules
  • Lodging documents at court physically and electronically
  • Carrying out administrative and business management activities including:
  • File opening for new matters using our practice management system
  • Largescale printing and collation of court papers, evidence, bundles (electronic and hard copy) and court documents
  • Drafting routine letters and completion statements and Land registry Forms
  • Checking computerised diaries and to arrange/avoid clashes in commitments

Litigation Paralegal - Requirements:

Proven experience of working to tight deadlines with excellent attention to detail and accuracy are a must


Additional requirements:


  • Will have a minimum of GCSE English and Maths at A-C or equivalent
  • Enthusiastic and keen to offer support to the team and be relied on
  • Excellent IT skills and the ability to pick up new systems quickly
  • Your verbal and written communication will be clear, straightforward and accurate
  • You will have the ability to use your own initiative and demonstrate excellent team working skills.
  • You will be adaptable, logical, and work well under pressure


An immediate start is available In return, my client offers the chance to be part of a very well-established and well-regarded law firm, offering career progression and a strong benefits package.

Integral Recruitment is acting as an employment agency in regard to this advertisement.
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