Paralegal

Weightmans is a Top 45 law firm with offices throughout the UK. Having been recognised as the leading legal employer at the annual Britain's Top Employers awards and achieved record rankings in Chambers UK 2017, we are immensely proud of the work we carry out for our clients and the culture we provide to our people.

Our national Commercial Dispute Resolution team deals with a wide range of disputes affecting both private and public sectors. Our clients include UK Corporates, owner managed businesses and public bodies. Whatever the subject matter of the dispute, we take a pragmatic and commercial approach, focusing on the business needs of the client. We have particular expertise in dealing with disputes involving company/shareholder issues, intellectual property, technology goods and services, probate, financial services and harassment.

Aim

To assist solicitors and partner in managing mixed commercial dispute work. This is a chance to join a well established team offering real progression opportunities. The individual will be supervised on cases and will have exposure to a wide range of commercial disputes work.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Assist solicitors in managing their caseloads of general commercial disputes cases
• Assisting the team with all aspects of commercial dispute work, and once familiar with the team and the work have own case load of small cases
• Some involvement in business development and profile raising initiatives
• Complete Management information procedures as and when required
• Achieve set targets/KPIs
• Ensure relevant deadlines, compliance and quality measures are adhered to
• Comply with relevant Weightmans and client policies and procedures
• Work in accordance with Weightmans’ and the client’s values

This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.

• Some exposure Commercial Dispute Resolution work
• Familiarity with and genuine interest Commercial Dispute Resolution work
• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• Methodical, organised approach
• Ability to work to strict deadlines, targets and client protocols while maintaining high standards in terms of accuracy and quality
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative

Please note:

• Any reference to experience or PQE in our adverts or job descriptions is to be used as a guideline only. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and with different levels of experience who can demonstrate that they fulfil the requirements of the role.

• The successful candidate appointed to this role will be subject to our standard background checking process, and any offer of employment made is conditional upon successful completion of those checks. Further details can be obtained from the Recruitment team.