Clyde & Co
Paralegal - Commercial Litigation
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Paralegal - Commercial Litigation
Department: Commercial Litigation
Location: Manchester
Role: Paralegal
The Role
The role sits within Clyde & Co’s Commercial Litigation team and involves running a case load of debt recovery files in the county court and supporting the management of complex, high-value commercial litigation disputes. Responsibilities include drafting written submissions, conducting legal research, coordinating evidence and witness materials, and assisting with hearing preparation. The role requires good organisation skills and experience in dealing with large caseloads. Candidates will be expected toto be confident in communicating effectively with debtors and clients.
The Team
Clyde & Co’s Commercial Litigation team in Manchester is part of the Energy and Construction team, a leading global practice specialising in complex multi-jurisdictional disputes. Its collaborative, cross-office approach enables the delivery of seamless, strategic advice to multinational clients worldwide.
Essential Skills & Experience
Supporting fee earner with file management, document review, preparing reports and bundles. Providing administrative support in from of, but not limited to; updating systems and internal records. Proven track records of working effectively and efficiently to tight deadlines. Effective communicator, with the ability to liaise with both internal and external stakeholders. Excellent attention to detail and client service focused. Team player, sharing in team goals to provide excellent quality and efficiency of service, with a willingness to take on new responsibilities and challenges.
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The Firm
When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.
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Our Commitment
Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.
A Note on Privacy
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If you are submitting a candidate as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is an essential requirement and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to Clyde & Co are aware of this privacy notice.
This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.
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