Senior Paralegal - Litigation Services Team
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We are looking for a Senior Paralegal to join our Litigation Services Team, in either Leeds or Norwich.
The role
This is an exciting new role which would sit in our Litigation Services Team (“LST”) reporting to Gemma Richardson, the firm's Document Review Manager. You will have the full support and supervision of both the Head of Legal Operations, Jodie Hosmer, and Gemma Richardson.
The LST provides litigation support to the whole firm, on all contentious work and in some specialist areas. Team members are trained, supervised, and supported by lawyers with a range of dispute experience. It offers high-quality, efficient legal support in areas such as litigation support, costs support, document review, debt recovery, data subject access requests, Court of Protection applications, and internal secondments to disputes teams.
The person
Ideally, you will be a Senior Paralegal with litigation experience and a keen interest in litigation. Your background may include supporting legal teams in document review, managing projects, supervising junior staff, and supporting business development initiatives.
The Responsibilities
* Lead, manage, and supervise workstreams in the LST to ensure compliance with deadlines and quality standards.
* Manage document review projects from inception to completion.
* Coordinate with legal teams to understand case requirements.
* Supervise Paralegals and Paralegal Apprentices, ensuring high-quality work and compliance with deadlines.
* Conduct training on new workstreams.
* Support business development and LST growth initiatives.
* Evaluate and implement new technologies to improve legal services.
* Attend client meetings and collaborate with teams to identify process improvements.
The Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits. More details are available on our website.
Pre-employment screening
We conduct comprehensive pre-employment screening, including DBS checks, right-to-work verification, employment history, and character assessments.
The firm
Mills & Reeve is committed to achieving more for clients and communities, building strong relationships, and providing tailored advice. We value our people and foster an inclusive, flexible working environment. Join us to develop your skills within a top UK law firm.
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