Job Description

Paralegal – Commercial Litigation

Location: Preston

Salary: £24,000 to £30,000 plus bonus and benefits

Experience: Paralegal (law firm / professional services experience preferred)

 

If you’re a paralegal who enjoys busy, varied litigation work and you want a role where you can genuinely build your skills, this is a great opportunity to join a growing Commercial Litigation team. You’ll get a blend of hands-on support work and junior fee-earning, with clear scope to take on more as you develop.

Our client is a market-leading, full-service law firm with a strong reputation for looking after its people. They are known for a supportive, people-first culture, high-quality work, and a genuine commitment to development.

This is a full-time role within a busy and expanding Commercial Litigation department, based in Preston. You’ll support senior fee earners on a broad range of matters, help keep files moving, and build strong foundations in contentious work. As you gain experience, you’ll have the chance to step up into more complex tasks and higher value work.

 

What You’ll Be Doing

• Opening and administering files (hard copy and case management), including client care letters, updates, closing and archiving

• Ensuring file compliance with regulatory standards and internal processes

• Managing critical dates and supporting fee earners with required actions

• Billing administration and liaison with the Finance team

• Preparing case bundles in line with CPR requirements

• Drafting and issuing correspondence under supervision

• Attending meetings, taking minutes, and updating attendance notes

• Drafting documents and assisting with court documentation

• Managing meetings and logistics for fee earners

• Handling telephone enquiries and liaising with clients

• Conducting legal research

• Liaising with Counsel, the Court and other third parties

• Supporting new client enquiries and working collaboratively across service lines

• Preparing legal updates and blog articles

• Attending court, mediations and meetings, producing detailed notes

• Building professional relationships with clients, barristers, experts and referrers

 

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working in a law firm or professional environment

• Comfortable dealing with clients and producing formal correspondence

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing demands

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Confident working independently and as part of a team

• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills

• Strong Adobe Acrobat skills, including PDF editing and bundle compilation

• Experience using LexisNexis, Westlaw or Practical Law

• Strong academic record (GCSE Maths and English grade C or above)

• Legal education to undergraduate level or equivalent

• Self-motivated, adaptable, and keen to learn and progress

 

Desirable

• Experience with SOS or similar case management systems

• Experience working with central filing systems

• Familiarity with contentious legal documents (County Court / High Court)

• Experience preparing court forms and using the Court’s e-filing system

• Strong legal research capability

• Financial report production or analysis

 

What’s On Offer

• Hybrid working

• Maximum of 1,200 chargeable hours per annum

• Employee bonus scheme and annual pay review

• Medicash health benefits cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Holiday entitlement that increases with length of service

• Paid time off for voluntary work (2 days per year)

• Free conveyancing for the purchase/sale of your primary residence

• Free individual or mirror Wills

• Employee referral scheme

• Biannual promotion and salary uplift application process

• Regular social events, including an annual Christmas party and staff recognition awards

• A supportive culture with genuine investment in development and wellbeing

 

Working Arrangements

• Full-time

• Preston-based role

• Hybrid working

 

Next Steps (How to Apply)

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.