Litigation Paralegal
Salary up to £34,000 per annum DOE
Quarterly bonus scheme
Liverpool City Centre / Hybrid Working
A specialist litigation law firm is looking to appoint a Litigation Paralegal to join its growing Local Authority Recoveries team in Liverpool. This is an opportunity to join a well-established niche practice with a strong reputation in debt recovery and commercial litigation, acting for a large portfolio of local authority clients across England and Wales.
This role would suit a paralegal with experience in litigation, debt recovery, or commercial disputes, or someone with transferable contentious experience looking to retrain into a specialist recoveries environment. You will join a busy, supportive team handling a varied caseload and working closely with experienced solicitors on high-volume and often complex recovery matters.
The Role
- Managing your own caseload of pre-litigated and litigated debt recovery matters under supervision
- Supporting solicitors on local authority recovery work including council tax, business rates, and related enforcement matters
- Drafting correspondence, court documents, witness statements, and applications
- Reviewing case papers and advising on next steps and recovery strategy
- Liaising directly with clients, debtors, enforcement agents, and third parties
- Preparing matters for issue and progressing claims through the court process
- Monitoring deadlines and ensuring matters progress efficiently and compliantly
- Updating case management systems and maintaining accurate file records
- Assisting with defended matters and more complex litigation where required
- Supporting the wider team on ad hoc litigation and recovery projects
About You
- Experience working in litigation, debt recovery, or commercial disputes as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy caseload
- Candidates looking to return to litigation or retrain into recoveries are encouraged to apply
What’s on Offer
- Salary up to £34,000 depending on experience
- Quarterly discretionary bonus following probation
- Annual salary reviews each April
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Modern Liverpool city centre offices
- Strong progression and development opportunities
- Supportive team culture with regular social and team events
- Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses
- Additional benefits package available
Interested?
If you are looking to build your litigation career within a specialist and growing team, hit the apply button today.
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