Paralegal - Litigation DOE

Paralegal – Litigation

Newcastle | Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm

£30,000 – £35,000 DOE

A well‑established and growing litigation team is seeking a Paralegal with proven case handling experience. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their litigation expertise with clear future prospects of qualification/progression.

• Managing and progressing cases with appropriate supervision
• Drafting, reviewing and preparing legal documentation including correspondence, particulars of claim, schedules and evidence bundles
• Gathering, analysing and organising evidence from clients, third parties, witnesses and internal systems
• Ensuring all files are accurately maintained and progressed in line with internal standards, SLAs and the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR)

• Supporting the Litigation Manager in preparing cases for negotiation, settlement and litigation
• Assisting with drafting witness statements, instructions to experts, court documents and proceedings

• Acting as a professional point of contact for clients, insurers, solicitors, experts and internal colleagues
• Providing regular case updates and responding to routine queries
• Supporting expectation management and adherence to key deadlines

• Maintaining accurate records on case management systems
• Tracking deadlines, court dates and key milestones
• Contributing to improvements in processes, templates and documentation

• Essential: prior case handling experience within a legal or claims environment
• Working knowledge of litigation processes, evidence handling and CPR
• Strong IT skills and experience using case management systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented and able to manage competing priorities
• A proactive team player with a strong client‑service focus
• Ambitious and motivated, with a clear interest in career progression and qualification

• A genuine development role with exposure to complex litigation work
• Supportive environment with longterm progression prospects, including potential qualification routes
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced litigation professionals

• Salary sacrifice schemes (car & cycle to work)
• Death in service (4x salary)
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Free on‑site parking
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Investors in People – Gold
• Employee Assistance Programme

We are actively interviewing this week and next week, so early applications are strongly encouraged. If you’re a paralegal with case handling experience and are looking for a role that offers meaningful litigation exposure and clear future progression, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.

Apply today to avoid missing out.