ROLE: Litigation Assistant / Litigation Paralegal
HOURS: Full Time
LOCATION: Northampton (with potential for significant
working from home after probation period and subject to suitable home
facilities and supervision)
SALARY: £20,000 - £24,000 (depending on experience*)
APPLICATIONS:
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The ideal candidate will have a legal background/previous
experience* within a law firm or in-house legal team, although this does not
have to within credit/debt recovery, for example:
○
experienced litigation secretary
○
experienced commercial legal assistant or
paralegal
○
experienced litigation assistant, small
claims manager/handler, paralegal or similar
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Law graduate, LPC graduate, CILEx (part or full)
preferred, but not essential
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Good GCSEs and/or A levels
*This is a guideline and does not preclude applications
from candidates with more or less post qualification experience. We welcome
applications from candidates at all levels who can demonstrate they have gained
the required experience in an appropriate legal context.
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
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For applicants who have no experience of
managing their own legal case load: min 2 years’ experience in a law firm or
in-house legal team is preferred.
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For applicants who have experience of
managing their own legal case load: min 1 year’s experience in a law firm or
in-house legal team is preferred.
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For all applicants: Min 1 year office
experience is required.
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Team player with excellent
communication skills
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Approachable, excellent
interpersonal skills and professional attitude
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Organised, accountable,
diligent and methodical with attention to detail
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Recognises the importance
of and is able to meet deadlines
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Confident, self motivated
with the ability to work on own initiative
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Able to work to tight
deadlines and remain calm under pressure
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Proficient IT abilities
including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel (intermediate level) and preferably
Google (Gmail, Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Drive)
●
Flexible attitude towards
working practices (as working outside core office hours may be required from
time to time in order to manage case load)
THE ROLE:
The Cordant Group is
looking for a Litigation Assistant or Litigation Paralegal to join the busy
Group Legal Services team.
Do you have experience
dealing with litigation and commercial disputes? Are you looking for a role that allows you to
manage your own litigation caseload with support from a wider team? Would you love the opportunity to expand your
legal skills and make a difference to the company you are working for? Then this is the job for you.
The main duties in this
wide-ranging litigation role are:
● Providing advice
to senior management team, credit control and other key stakeholders
● Running own
caseload with some supervision
● Reviewing and
evaluating evidence in order to determine and advise on legal risks and
mitigation, including recommendations as to next steps and prospects of success
● Understanding,
applying and advising on the impact of commercial terms, witness evidence and
other evidence in respect of actual or potential litigation
● Negotiating
settlements (by telephone or face to face), payment plans, mediations and other
conciliations on behalf of the company
● Issuing legal
notices, claims and ancillary orders, directions and other papers, ensuring
compliance with Civil Procedure Rules and pre-action protocols where applicable
● Managing
enforcement of judgments/debts in line with business requirements
● Attending
hearings and representing the company in legal matters and disputes
● Assisting with
insurance matters (e.g. insurance claims)
● Maintaining an
accurate record of all matters in order to ensure business transparency and
continuity within the legal team
● Supporting the
Head of Group Legal Services/General Counsel and/or others within the team with
ad hoc litigation and ancillary legal work from time to time
● Sharing knowledge
on legal topics with others in the team and business, on an ad hoc basis and/or
as requested to from time to time
● Proactively
developing own legal technical knowledge
● Providing other
legal support as may be requested from time to time, in line with working in an
in-house legal team
● Provide
overflow support for employment tribunals and disputes
With practical support and
supervision you will be encouraged and enabled from day one to manage your own
case load. We actively encourage team
members to develop their skills and career by providing this type of early
responsibility and supervision.
Interested candidates should send their CV to sarah.lovell@cordantgroup.com
Interested candidates should send their CV to sarah.lovell@cordantgroup.com
