Paralegal - Dispute Resolution (Commercial Litigation)

at  Hugh James

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Law degree or equivalent experience
• High levels of motivation and organisation
• Excellent communication skills
• Good levels of IT literacy (we use a range of specialist software)
• An enjoyment of team work

WE NEVER SHY AWAY FROM A CHALLENGE

We are a leading, full-service UK law firm. Since our beginning, we have been led by the things that matter. We care about fighting for the right outcomes. Solving the seemingly unsolvable. Protecting businesses, individuals and livelihoods. Supporting our people, our communities. Safeguarding our planet. Looking for a way forward? At Hugh James, challenges – of all sizes – are readily accepted.

Duties to include:

• Dealing with telephone enquiries from clients
• Drafting ‘letters before action’
• Assisting in complex litigation to include preparation of lists of disclosure
• Updating clients as to the progress of their claims
• Preparing trial bundles
• Attending court instructing counsel and at interlocutory hearings
• Researching points of la