Paralegal/ Fee Earner Runcorn, England
Job description
Vacancy Details
- Role: Paralegal / Fee Earner - Multiple Vacancies Available
- Location: Runcorn
- Hours: Full Time
- Term: Permanent
- Reference: CMa23
DCB Legal Ltd is a specialist legal practice. Our board of directors possess over 75 years combined experience in debt recovery, civil & commercial litigation, and High Court Enforcement.
DCB Legal Ltd has an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic individuals to join our Legal 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.
Please note: This is not a hybrid role and the position is located at our Manor Park office in Runcorn.
What you will be offered:
- A base salary of £26,000, OTE £31,200 per annum
- 30 days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays)
- Office hours, Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm (36.5 hours per week, early finish Fridays!)
- Dress Down Fridays
- Friday Breakfast Sandwiches
- Free Parking
- Employer Contributed Pension
- Free tea & coffee making facilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Progressing cases effectively and efficiently in line with client and company service levels
- Handling small claims matters from Letter of Claim to Judgment/Enforcement
- Dealing with inbound / outbound correspondence and calls
- Liaising with Courts, solicitors, third parties and clients
- Collect, examine, review and collate evidence
- Assessing Court documents and diarising deadlines
- Compiling Court bundles
- Drafting basic applications / witness statements / instructions to counsel
- Undertaking Legal research
Experience and Skills Required:
- Good oral and written skills and a professional attitude
- Ability to work in a methodical manner
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of team
- Ability to proactively manage your time and workload whilst meeting Court deadlines
- Strong attention to detail
- A willingness to learn and develop
- Proficient IT skills
Desirable but not essential:
- Experience in Proclaim case management system
- Previous experience dealing with Civil Litigation and managing a case load
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent:
Base Salary: Up to £26,000 – OTE £31,200.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: One Location
Reference ID: CMLegal
