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Paralegal

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Legal
  • Manchester

AI generated summary

  • You need Paralegal experience, strong education, excellent organization and communication skills, research abilities, IT proficiency, and a proactive, reliable approach to work.
  • You will review claims, manage documents, draft defenses, prepare bundles, liaise with clients, conduct research, assist witnesses, and support the legal team with administrative tasks.

Requirements

  • Experience of working as a Paralegal
  • Strong educational background
  • Previous experience in employment and/or litigation work is desirable but not essential
  • Experience handling a varied and busy workload
  • Excellent organisation and communication skills are essential
  • Excellent research and analytical skills
  • Commercial understanding allowing you to foresee upcoming needs and act proactively
  • Team player
  • Ability to work methodically and at pace, even when time pressured
  • Reliable and professional
  • Good written and strong communication skills
  • Excellent IT skills
  • Enthusiastic, keen and proactive
  • Preparedness to exceed expectations and be fully committed to the role

Responsibilities

  • Reviewing Employment Tribunal claims
  • Assessing litigation strategy
  • Liaising with clients on disclosure obligations and collation of documents
  • Drafting Employment Tribunal defences
  • Preparation of early case assessments
  • Managing disclosure exercises
  • Preparation of trial bundles, including indexing and pagination
  • Drafting agendas and documents for preliminary hearings, with potential advocacy opportunities
  • Interviewing witnesses and drafting witness statements
  • Assisting with witness preparation
  • Attending hearings and conferences with Counsel
  • Diary and internal tracker management
  • Ad-hoc company searches, etc. in support of legal opinions or as part of case progression
  • Proof reading documents
  • Document management
  • Working with legal technology tools
  • E-Discovery
  • Liaising closely with the Partner/Associate supervising the matter
  • Attending team meetings and providing reporting as required
  • Liaising with the client and third parties in both written and verbal format, including case progression updates and providing legal advice or advice on litigation strategy
  • Communicating with third parties in both written and verbal format, including negotiating with adverse parties
  • Legal research and other investigative tasks
  • Providing essential support to the team
  • Administrative tasks

FAQs

What type of experience is required for the Paralegal position?

Experience of working as a Paralegal is required, with previous experience in employment and/or litigation work being desirable but not essential.

What will be my primary responsibilities as a Paralegal?

You will be responsible for reviewing Employment Tribunal claims, assessing litigation strategy, liaising with clients, drafting legal documents, managing disclosures, and attending hearings, among other tasks.

Is there an opportunity for career development in this role?

Yes, this role offers a great opportunity to develop your experience and responsibility for case handling and client skills in a fast-growing, ambitious, supportive, and collaborative team.

What qualities are you looking for in a candidate?

We are looking for candidates with excellent organization and communication skills, strong research and analytical abilities, a team player mentality, and a proactive attitude.

What kind of work environment can I expect?

You can expect an inclusive and supportive environment that embraces diversity, as well as a collaborative culture with opportunities for hybrid working.

Are there any specific benefits associated with this role?

Yes, the competitive benefits package includes private health insurance, life assurance, income protection, well-being support, and flexi-gym discounts, among others.

What is the recruitment process like?

The recruitment process typically begins with a 20–30-minute introductory call with a recruiter, followed by interviews that may vary depending on the role. The process usually takes around 2-3 weeks.

How should I apply for the Paralegal position?

To apply, click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV and begin the application process.

Will there be opportunities for advocacy in this role?

Yes, there will be potential advocacy opportunities, particularly in drafting agendas and documents for preliminary hearings.

Is there any support for candidates with accessibility requirements?

Yes, candidates with accessibility requirements can contact the Recruitment Team, who will work to implement suitable adjustments during the recruitment process.

A law firm built around people

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1989
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Fieldfisher is an enterprising European law firm built around people. We have market-leading practices in our four key sectors of energy and natural resources, technology, financial services and life sciences. Fieldfisher helps clients keep pace with an unpredictable and continually evolving world, with a sector-diverse team of specialist dispute resolution lawyers on hand to assist with conflicts, whatever the size or subject matter. Our network spans over 1,500 people across 25 international offices, all of which offer clients highly commercial, pragmatic advice. We are based in Belgium, China, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Spain, the UK and the US. Fieldfisher was highly commended for its approach to legal services in the European FT Innovative Lawyers Awards 2019.

Culture & Values

  • Putting People First means colleagues, clients and communities at the forefront of all we do, wherever we are, whoever we are.

  • Embracing ESG means we collectively recognise our role in leaving things better than we found them.

  • Collaboration as the catalyst for success, means it is up to all of us to do the right thing, at the right time in the right way.

Benefits

  • Cycle to Work scheme

  • Dental insurance*

  • Discounted gym memberships

  • Employee assistance programme

  • Eye tests

  • Flu vaccination

  • Health cash plan*

  • Private medical insurance (incl. dependents)*