Paralegal Commercial Litigation - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom - Ideal Personnel and Recruitment Solutions

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Our client has an excellent opportunity for a Paralegal to join their busy Commercial Litigation team.


There will be some research and admin but we are looking for someone who has some experience of working in a commercial litigation department and is keen to learn, take on responsibility and progress.


Department Specific


By joining the Commercial Litigation team, you will be working directly with senior lawyers and fee earners in the department, which currently comprises of 4 Partners.

It is anticipated that the role will initially include:

  • Advising clients on small/lower value debt and breach of contract claims
  • Conducting small/lower value debt/breach of contract claims/defences in Court
  • Preparation of statutory demands and bankruptcy/winding up petitions
  • Assisting other members of the team with disclosure, preparation of cost schedules, bundles, attending client meetings and conference with Counsel and attending hearings/ trial in person or using a virtual platform
  • Preparing Notices seeking possession of residential properties. Drafting proceedings and attending possession hearings.


This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from experienced litigators and build your knowledge and experience of commercial disputes and how to resolve them.


Key Skills:


Experience


This role is best suited to an LPC graduate with a minimum of 1 year experience working in a debt recovery and litigation department.


Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Holiday entitlement which increases with service.
  • Ability to purchase up to 1 weeks extra holiday
  • 1 extra day off for your birthday
  • 4% Employer pension contribution
  • Bupa cash health care plan
  • Income protection
  • Death in service benefits
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Payment of professional subscriptions

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