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Paralegal - Commercial Litigation

United Kingdom, Nottingham Employment contract · Job Posted March 20, 2026
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Our Commercial litigation team are on the lookout for an innovative and ambitious Paralegal to help support the team’s development. Your work will involve assisting the partners and solicitors specialising in resolving disputes in a variety of areas. You will have lots of contact with clients, opponents and the court and be part of a friendly, fun and collaborative team who will support you to develop and grow your own profile.

Job Responsibility

  • Working with PLCs, limited companies and individuals on a wide variety of cases involving breach of contract, negligence, corporate disputes, insolvency disputes, defamation and procurement disputes
  • Work closely with other members of the commercial litigation teams across the firm that has a depth and breadth of experience and expertise across most industry sectors
  • Helping to build and grow the commercial litigation offering in the East Midlands
  • Assist on a range of projects
  • Liaising with clients in a professional manner
  • Working to strict deadlines
  • Help support the training initiatives run by the team

Requirements

  • Enthusiasm and be a hardworking paralegal
  • A solid ability to prioritise workload and cope with changing demands
  • Confident interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with repeat clients and as a team
  • Strong IT skills
  • The ability to support partners on urgent matters
  • Good technical knowledge
  • An interest in being involved in marketing activities including attending networking events and you will have the opportunity to write articles for professional journals
  • The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • A high degree of initiative and the ability to cope in a demanding environment
  • Excellent organisational and prioritising skills
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with colleagues and clients alike
  • The ability to develop the knowledge and expertise of the team, as well as yourself

What we offer

  • Agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work
  • Flexible working
  • Access to award-winning learning
  • Opportunities to collaborate across a diverse network of specialists
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