Paralegal / Fee Earner Position
Are you a Paralegal, experienced Legal Administrator or Case Manager looking for a fresh and challenging role with a rapidly expanding law firm?
We have new and exciting opportunities available for Fee earner / Paralegal to join our award‑winning law firm, due to our phenomenal growth. This is a full‑time, permanent position based at our head office in Runcorn, Cheshire. You will receive a salary of £26,000 per annum with an OTE of £32,000. There is also a benefits package in addition to your salary.
DCB Legal Ltd is a specialist in the provision of legal services relating to Civil and Commercial litigation, debt recovery, property, and High Court Enforcement disputes. We focus on providing a contemporary low‑touch, bespoke legal service in our specialist field of debt recovery and litigation.
Benefits
* Salary £26,000 per annum (OTE £32,000)
* Monday – Friday schedule (36.5 hours per week – no weekend or evening work)
* Early finish Fridays
* Dress Down Fridays
* 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Newly refurbished offices
* Free Mersey Gateway bridge pass
* Free parking
* Free tea and coffee facilities
* Free monthly lunch
* Employer‑contributed pension (applicable after qualifying period)
* Full training provided
* Career development and progression opportunities
* Rapidly expanding multi‑functional operation
About The Role
As a Fee earner / Paralegal, you will manage civil litigation cases on behalf of our clients and progress a caseload of claims through the Court Process in line with business and client parameters. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of your workload within an established team of dedicated legal professionals.
Work location: In person, Runcorn Head Office.
Key Responsibilities
* Handle inbound correspondence on legal cases to ensure each one progresses
* Review and collate client and court documentation
* Draft and bundle witness statements
* Assess prospects for each case and reach a conclusion in the best interest of our clients
* Risk assess cases to identify potential issues, highlighting to relevant stakeholders
* Liaise with clients and court for updates on claim progression
* Identify relevant enforcement on post‑judgment cases
* Always adhere to strict client confidentiality
Qualifications
* Experience in legal case management
* Positive ‘team player’ attitude
* Ability to work autonomously
* Confidence making decisions in line with client expectations and best interests
* Methodical and organised approachPro‑active time and caseload management
* High attention to detail
* Willingness to learn and meet deadlines
* Ability to cope in a busy and fast‑paced working environment
Please note: The Fee earner / Paralegal position is not a hybrid role, and the position is located at our Head Office in Runcorn. By submitting your application, you are agreeing for DCB Legal to store your personal information on file for recruitment purposes.
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