Litigation Paralegal

Location: Liverpool

Type: Permanent

Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 Per Annum (DOE + excellent benefits package, Hybrid working)

Litigation Paralegal – Award-Winning Law Firm

Location: Liverpool or Manchester (Hybrid)

Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

A unique opportunity for a paralegal with experience in a barrister's chambers.

Dobson Welch is proud to be partnering with our client, B Corp-certified independent law firm, in their search for an experienced Litigation Paralegal. This is a chance to join an award-winning team, recognised for its innovation, diversity, and exceptional work-life balance.

This permanent, hybrid role can be based in either their Liverpool or Manchester office. We are specifically seeking a candidate who understands the unique demands of trial preparation and has direct experience working within a barristers' chambers. If you are a proactive and detail-oriented paralegal looking to advance your career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment, this is the perfect role for you.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Litigation Paralegal, you will be a vital part of the team, providing essential support on complex disputes. Your experience will be key to managing the fast-paced litigation process and ensuring seamless communication between fee earners, counsel, and clients.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Serving as a primary point of contact for clients, counsel, and external contacts.

• Managing diaries and inboxes, including scheduling appointments, diarising hearings, and tracking critical court deadlines.

• Compiling, checking, and managing trial bundles, instructions to counsel, and court documentation using software like Bundledocs.

• Drafting legal documents, correspondence, and advice.

• Organising and maintaining case files and documents within the firm's iManage system.

• Proactively providing prompts and reminders to fee earners to ensure deadlines are met.

• Assisting with billing processes, including diarising and chasing client payments.

What We Need From You

Our client is looking for a driven professional who thrives under pressure and is committed to delivering excellence. Your background in a chambers environment will set you apart.

Essential qualifications and skills:

• Crucial Experience: Demonstrable experience working as a Litigation Paralegal or directly within a barristers' chambers is essential.

• Proven ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• A proactive and highly organised approach to managing tasks and responsibilities.

Why You Should Apply

Join a firm that is not just a leader in law but also in creating a positive impact. Our client is an award-winning B Corp, celebrated for its culture, commitment to sustainability, and investment in its people. You will have a genuine opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career.

Benefits include:

• A competitive salary of up to £28,000.

• A flexible and agile hybrid working model.

• A generous holiday allowance of 25 days, increasing to 32 with service, plus the option to buy five extra days.

• A comprehensive benefits package including a pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance, and income protection.

• The chance to join colleague-led groups focused on diversity, wellbeing, and sustainability, and make a real difference in the community.

Ready for Your Next Challenge?

If you are looking for Litigation Paralegal jobs in Liverpool or Manchester and have the essential barristers' chambers experience, we want to hear from you. This is your chance to join a firm where your work matters.

Apply Now.

Submit your application through Dobson Welch today to be considered for this exceptional opportunity.