Lightfoots Solicitors
Paralegal - Litigation
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Paralegal - Litigation
Paralegal Opportunity – General Litigation Team
About Lightfoots Solicitors
Lightfoots Solicitors has been at the heart of the Thame community for 170 years, proudly offering unrivalled excellence across six offices in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our friendly general Litigation team in our Thame office. The role is based in our Thame, Oxfordshire office.
This position offers comprehensive administrative and legal support to the fee-earning team, assisting with case management and client interactions.
Key Responsibilities
- Open and maintain electronic case files, ensuring they remain organised, actioning workflow entries, and processing client instructions.
- Assist fee earners in handling their caseload under their guidance.
- Review Land Registry Office Copies.
- Prepare routine legal documents using case management system templates.
- Issue court proceedings, obtain court orders, and execute enforcement actions.
- Prepare, file, and serve court bundles.
- Support fee earners in invoicing and ensuring accurate fee accounting.
- Assist with the day-to-day management of legal files.
Requirements
- Essential:
- At least 1 year of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to speak professionally with clients.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and collaborate as part of a team.
- Must be eager to embrace teamwork and take ownership of tasks.
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Why Join Lightfoots?
We value our staff and foster a thriving, supportive culture. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:
For Your Career & Growth
✔ Enhanced annual leave (including bank holidays) ✔ Competitive salary ✔ Structured appraisal process ✔ Learning & development opportunities ✔ Your own volunteer days ✔ Access to 100s of webinars and training sessions
For Your Health & Wellbeing
💪 Free flu vaccinations 💪 24/7 GP service access 💪 BUPA Private Medical Insurance (after qualifying period) 💪 Healthcare cash plan (for you and dependents) 💪 Employee Assessment Programme 💪 Free company sick pay
For Your Wellbeing & Free Time
🍎 Daily fruit supply in all offices 🏋 Discreet gym membership discounts 💼 Regular Wellbeing & awareness events 🎁 Quarterly social events & breakfast briefings
For Your Family
👶 Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, and Paternity leave 👶 Dependants’ sickness leave options 🏠 Generous discounts on legal services
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For Your Purpose & Support
9 in-house Mental Health First Aiders for confidential support when needed
For Your Belonging & Community
🤝 Active Social Committee, Charity Committee, Wellbeing Committee & ESG Committee 📚 Book club, charitable networking events – we encourage participation!
Additional Information
As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to diversity, equality, and inclusivity, ensuring all applicants can thrive in our supportive and accessible workplace.
If you require access adjustments for an interview, please let us know.
Application information will be handled confidentially under Cifas fraud prevention protocols. Most applicants will be offered reasonable checks, but refused services/employment will be provided to only those flagged for:
- Fraud
- Unlawful or dishonest conduct
- Confidential malpractice
- Improper conduct
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If this role aligns with your expertise—or even comes close—we’d love to hear from you. Explore the opportunity today and [apply here](insert link).
For further inquiries, contact our Recruitment Team.
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