Junior Paralegal – Litigation Department

Due to rapid expansion and internal promotions through our development programme within the business, DCB Legal have exciting opportunities for enthusiastic individuals to join our Litigation Recovery Team based in Runcorn. At DCB Legal, we offer genuine career development opportunities for passionate candidates at one of the UK’s top litigation firms.

Your role will consist of managing and progressing a caseload of claims through the litigation process, in line with business and client parameters. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of your workload within a dedicated team.

What you will be offered:

• A base salary of £22,000 per annum – OTE £23,200
• Proven career progression
• Regular performance-based bonus scheme
• 30 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
• Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm (36.5 hours per week, early finish Fridays!)
• Dress down Fridays
• Free breakfast on alternate Fridays
• Free parking
• Employer contributed pension (applicable after qualifying period)
• Vibrant office with free tea/coffee making facilities

Key Responsibilities of the Junior Paralegal:

• Handle inbound correspondence on pre and post litigated files
• Agree and monitor payment arrangements
• Review and collate client and Court documentation
• Review the prospects for each case and reach a conclusion in line with client interest
• Risk assess cases to identify potential issues, highlight to the relevant stakeholder
• Liaise with clients and Court for updates in relation to claim progression
• Facilitate Small claims Mediation
• Identify relevant enforcement on Post Judgment cases
• Ability to adhere to strict client confidentiality at all times

To take advantage of this great opportunity you will need to:

• Be positive with a ‘team player’ attitude
• Have the ability to work autonomously
• Be confident making decisions in line with the client expectations and best interests
• Have the ability to work in a methodical and organised manner
• Have the ability to pro-actively manage your time and caseload
• Demonstrable attention to detail
• A willingness to learn and develop skillsets
• Previous legal or case management experience is preferred but not essential
• Ability to cope in a busy and fast paced working environment

This is the ideal opportunity for individuals who want to work for an established and growing company and are looking for the next step in their career within the field of case management.

Here at DCB Legal, we are interested in meeting individuals from various business backgrounds. We believe being inclusive will benefit the overall business and the service that we provide. Our ongoing goal is to build successful teams across all departments within the business and have individuality, such as different skillsets, work experiences and career aspirations.

We appreciate that you may not tick every experience or skillset requirement outlined within this vacancy however, if you believe you have what it takes to work at DCB Legal and want to develop, then we want to hear from you!

Please note: This is not a hybrid role and the position is located at our Manor Park office in Runcorn. By submitting your application, you are agreeing for DCBL to store your personal information on file for Recruitment purposes.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Up to £23,200.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Application question(s):

• Will you be able to reliably commute to Runcorn Mon-Friday with a 9am start & commit to full time hours (36.5 hours)?

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: JP23