Paralegal - Commercial Dispute Resolution

Department: Dispute Resolution

Employment Type: Permanent
- Full Time

Location: Derby

Geldards LLP is a leading regional law firm with offices in Cardiff, Derby, Nottingham and London. We are currently recruiting for a paralegal to join our Commercial Dispute Resolution team within our Derby Office.

This role presents a fantastic opportunity for you to work alongside Solicitors to provide legal advice and guidance to commercial clients in an effective and cost-effective manner.

• To draft pleadings.
• Administration to case management systems.
• To complete directions questionnaire.
• Drafting witness statements.
• Complete disclosure.
• Preparation of instructions to experts and Counsels.
• Preparation of bundles for trials.
• Preparation Schedule of Costs.
• Engage with clients, by phone, in writing and in person including advising on procedure and prospects.
• To attend conferences with Counsel.
• Liaise with experts and Counsel.
• Attend court / advocacy.
• Travel, where necessary.
• Any other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade and post.
• Offer assistance to all fee earners across the department with respect of projects.
• To deal courteously and promptly with colleagues in relation to any instructions or queries arising.
• Demonstrate a level of knowledge and skill corresponding with experience.
• Comply with the Firm's internal processes on time recording, billing, credit control and compliance.
• Occasional travel between offices and to external meetings when necessary.
• Any other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade and post.

• A law degree or other relevant qualification, which may include experience of working in a legal role.
• Ability to communicate confidently with both clients and all department levels across the Firm.
• Must be computer literate.
• Ability to prioritise, meet strict deadlines and work under pressure.
• High attention to detail and accuracy is essential.
• Must be able to work as part of a team as well as to use own initiative.
• Project a professional image at all times.

In return you will have the opportunity to develop your career within our high ranked Commercial Dispute Resolution teambased in our Derby office and will be paid a competitive salary (dependent on experience) as well as qualifying for other benefits such as a day of for your birthday and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

• 35 hour working week
  - Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to a maximum of 30 days for additional years of service)
• A day off on your birthday each year (or closest working day)
• Life Assurance (x3 times salary)
• Pensions Scheme (Legal and General)
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme Telephone Line
• Salary Sacrifice Options (Including Cycle to Work Scheme, additional pension contributions and annual leave purchase options)
• Staff Legal Services Discounts
• Working in a team that is consistently reviewing the best ways to develop and train and help you to achieve your goals

We are committed to ensuring that the organisation removes any unnecessary barriers to the employment of any individual. We recognise that when you are living with a disability, chronic illness or neurodiversity having some form of reasonable adjustment, whether physical or extra time for written tasks for example can allow you the opportunity to compete on equal terms. If you are subsequently invited for an interview, are there any adjustments we can make to the recruitment process to make it better or more accessible to you?

If so, please feel free to let us know!