Litigation Executive / Paralegal

Litigation Executive / Paralegal Location: St Helens, UK Salary: Up to £48,000 (dependent on

experience ) Working Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm (with flexible working available upon successful completion of probation) Overview We are seeking an experienced and proactive Litigation Executive / Paralegal to join a busy and dynamic legal team in St Helens. This is an excellent opportunity for an established fee earner with strong litigation

experience to manage a varied caseload and support the delivery of high-quality legal services across multiple disciplines. Key

Responsibilities Issue and serve proceedings (DCP) Manage and maintain Court diaries, including: Notifying clients and the Court of hearing dates Ensuring representation is arranged for hearings Ensure compliance with Court directions and key deadlines Prepare Court bundles and lists of documents Attend Court hearings with and without Counsel Handle new client enquiries and onboard clients across: Personal injury Clinical negligence Landlord and tenant disputes Debt recovery Contested probate and general litigation Take client instructions and provide ongoing case updates Communicate effectively with clients via telephone and email Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records Work collaboratively within the litigation department Essential

Skills &

Experience

Experience within a Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence, or Litigation department Proven

experience as a fee earner with the ability to manage caseloads independently Working knowledge of: Proclaim case management system CPR (Civil Procedure Rules) Court filing systems MOJ Portal Strong understanding of limitation periods

Experience preparing Court bundles and legal documentation Excellent attention to detail and organisational

skills Ability to prioritise workload and meet strict deadlines Ability to work independently and show initiative Professional communication

skills (both written and verbal) Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Desirable

Skills & Attributes

Experience managing Court listings and liaising with Courts Confidence attending Court both independently and alongside Counsel Strong client care and relationship management

skills Ability to handle a diverse workload across multiple litigation areas What We Offer Competitive salary package Flexible working arrangements post-probation Supportive and collaborative working environment Opportunity to develop within a well-established litigation team Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.