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Commercial Litigation Paralegal
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About The Role
Commercial Litigation (Dispute Resolution) Paralegal
Manchester City Centre
Hybrid – First 3 months onsite 5 days a week whilst training – 3 days in Office thereafter.
Permanent
About HF
People. Not just lawyers
We’re not your typical law firm – we’re people with a passion for helping our clients and each other achieve the best possible outcomes. We are leading legal advisers across the UK & Ireland, known for our innovation, client focus, and long-lasting relationships. We do things differently, with a forward-thinking approach built around our clients’ needs, supported by cutting-edge technology and a culture built around people from a wide range of backgrounds who are taking an equally wide range of routes to building their careers in law.
We are looking to recruit a Paralegal within our Commercial Litigation (Dispute Resolution) Department to be based in our City Centre Office in Manchester.
Our well-respected Commercial Litigation team has extensive experience in acting for FTSE 100 and Euro 250 Companies, focusing predominantly on corporate and commercial disputes providing pragmatic, commercially focused advice to build strong, long-lasting relationships with our clients.
Our team has a strong focal point on employees and developing talent within the team. The Commercial Litigation team and the wider Corporate and Commercial services teams at HF are experiencing a period of growth, assisting the firm in meeting its growth strategy.
Role
In this role you will have the opportunity to work with other departments in the Corporate & Commercial Services teams and you’ll be exposed to high quality work, gaining experience in a wide variety of cases and disputes, including but not limited to:
- Breach of contract and tortious claims
- Civil injunctions
- Recovery of corporate assets
- Fraud investigations
- Shareholder and partnership disputes
- Sporting disputes
- Employment litigation
- Insolvency disputes
- Property claims
- Construction and GSCOP Arbitrations
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What You’ll Be Doing
- Drafting and producing legal documentation and standard forms.
- Drafting court forms and issuing court proceedings.
- Document review, including e-disclosure, to assess the relevance of a wide range of documentation as part of a litigation case, including:
- Early case assessment.
- Pre-litigation document reviews.
- Large-scale document reviews on e-disclosure platforms on litigated matters.
- Reviewing and redacting documents in response to Subject Access Requests under GDPR legislation.
- Drafting settlement agreements, charging order applications, and witness statements.
- Supporting other fee earners at all levels.
- Drafting letters and producing court bundles.
- Attending client meetings, mediation, arbitration, and court hearings (alongside qualified lawyers).
- Conducting legal research.
- General administrative and case management tasks.
What do I need?
The ideal candidate will have completed a law degree/GDL/LPC/SQE or have previous experience in a Commercial Litigation team. While experience and qualifications are desirable, we hire based on potential.
If You Are Enthusiastic And Eager To Learn And Develop Within An Exciting Area Of Law, We Offer The Training To Help You Succeed. We Are Looking For Individuals Who Possess
- A high level of attention to detail.
- Effective personal, organisational, and time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple demands.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating the ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels.
- A positive, enthusiastic, and proactive approach to work.
- A strong work ethic and a desire to develop and succeed.
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This is a real chance for you to shine and progress in our legal career. We have a strong reputation for developing and nurturing employees. Our Commercial Litigation team is no exception. There are many opportunities for you to progress, to have a rewarding and prosperous career at HF and, there are a variety of roles within the team that showcase that internal development, whether that be Partners, Legal Executives and Apprentices.
What’s in it for you?
Apart from the competitive salary you’d expect, our package of benefits reflects our values of partnership, innovation, and being real people. We’re committed to creating a dynamic workplace where everyone feels supported, empowered, and part of our success.
You’ll Enjoy
- 25 days’ annual leave (rising to 30 with service) + Holiday Buy Scheme
- Life Insurance & Income Protection
- Private Medical Insurance & Healthcare Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP services
- Pension Scheme
- Electric Car Scheme
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
- Hybrid & Flexible Working Options
- Discounted Gym Membership & Employee Discount Hub
- Flu & Eyecare Vouchers – and more!
What next?
If HF sounds like a place where you could belong, we'd love to learn more about you!
Submit your CV here and we’ll be in touch if we have any opportunities that match your experience and interests. If we don’t have something right now, we’ll keep your details on file and may reach out in the future as part of our talent pipeline.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, we're passionate about inclusive hiring approaches. When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll do our best to support you.
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