Paralegal – Commercial Litigation

Role Overview

• Working with PLCs. limited companies and individuals on a wide variety of cases involving breach of contract, negligence, corporate disputes, insolvency disputes, defamation and procurement disputes.
• Work closely with other members of the commercial litigation teams across the firm that has a depth and breadth of experience and expertise across most industry sectors
• Helping to build and grow the commercial litigation offering in the East Midlands
• Assist on a range of projects
• Liaising with clients in a professional manner
• Working to strict deadlines
• Help support the training initiatives run by the team

Requirements

• Enthusiasm and be a hardworking paralegal
• A solid ability to prioritise workload and cope with changing demands
• Confident interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with repeat clients and as a team
• Strong IT skills
• The ability to support partners on urgent matters
• Good technical knowledge
• An interest in being involved in marketing activities including attending networking events and you will have the opportunity to write articles for professional journals
• The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• A high degree of initiative and the ability to cope in a demanding environment
• Excellent organisational and prioritising skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with colleagues and clients alike
• The ability to develop the knowledge and expertise of the team, as well as yourself

Benefits

We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work. We appreciate that people have different needs and preferences and we’re keen to be flexible, after all, we value what you do, not where you do it. We have the following hubs across the UK: Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds, Leicester, Lincoln, London, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Sheffield, Stratford upon Avon & Tunbridge Wells. Want to find out more about our amazing benefits? Additional information: Please be aware, for some vacancies, where we receive high numbers of applications we may need to bring the close date forward. Due to the nature of the work undertaken, confirmation of employment will be subject to a variety of checks which will be carried out once an offer of employment is accepted. Details of the checks can be found here. Equal opportunities Shakespeare Martineau is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and encourage a culture within our business where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.