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Commercial Litigation Paralegal To provide support to the fee earners within the Commercial Litigation department in Gloucester with day to day running of Commercial Litigation related cases with a view to progressively taking on more responsibility for litigated files. Key Duties and Responsibilities Opening new files as and when instructed and ensuring files are kept tidy and up-to-date and closing and archiving files when matter is completed. Checking nil balance with Accounts and archiving files; Photocopying of documents and preparing court bundles; Taking initial debt recovery instructions from clients and utilising case management software to update file records; Preparing and typing own correspondence by email or letter to clients, opposing lawyers, litigants-in-person, court and other third parties (checking with the Fee Earner for more complex correspondence); Identifying the urgency of phone calls and ensuring messages are brought to the attention of the appropriate fee earner; Undertaking searches and enquiries with external agents; Updating client identity information, databases and directories as appropriate; Administrative support for client seminars, team meetings, business development and marketing; Handling caseload comprising of low value debt claims and eventually progressing to larger value or more complex cases based on experience. Actively settling cases in line with client instructions; Progressing cases from the Pre-Action phase to Trial and Enforcement stage; Providing updates to client as and when appropriate; Chasing and following up on information needed to progress cases; Preparing court documents such as statements of case, court forms, applications and witness statements; Engaging in verbal and written negotiations with opposing lawyers and where necessary other parties; Providing the Head of Department with ad-hoc assistance on case-related matters and department related matters; Attending client meetings with senior staff; Providing telephone assistance to clients and advising on straightforward procedural matters. Person Specification Essential Right to live and work in the UK, e.g. valid UK passport or appropriate visa/work permits. Law Degree, LPC or SQE qualifications Verbal &amp; written negotiation skills Experience of working in a Law Firm Specific knowledge and experience of Commercial Litigation Desirable Working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules Experience of Debt Recovery Location: Barnwood, Gloucester, GL4 3RT Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday, 9:00am 5:30pm with 1 hour lunch Compliance As part of our compliance procedures, applicants are asked to note that: references will be followed up; all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily; proof of identity and (where applicable) qualifications will be required; reference requests will ask specifically whether the applicant has ever been subject to any proceedings/complaints initiated by the Law Society or any other professional body. appropriate suitability checks may be required prior to confirmation of appointment. Equal Opportunities Davies and Partners Solicitors provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable national laws. Davies and Partners Solicitors complies with applicable national laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. You may also have experience in the following: Civil Procedures, Debt Recovery, Paralegal, Litigation, Commercial law, Legal Assistant, Administrative Support, Administrator, Legal Executive, Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator, Law Graduate, Legal Graduate, etc. REF-224 422

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