Litigation Assistant

Paralegal Role, Litigation - based in PrestonABOUT THE FIRMOur client is seeking a dedicated Paralegal to join their dynamic Debt Recovery team within their Litigation department. As a Paralegal, you will play a crucial role in assisting with contested debt recovery work and supporting the streamlining of services.ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Paralegal in this busy team, you will be responsible for reviewing new instructions for contested debt recovery work, confirming client instructions and costs, and diarising key dates. You will handle drafting defences, responding to defences, preparing witness statements, and organising court bundles. Additionally, you will instruct advocates/counsel for hearings, prepare statements of costs, and liaise with clients. The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Other benefits include a pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance, and income protection insurance. You will also have opportunities to participate in networking and make a positive impact in the local community with various events.ABOUT YOUTo excel in this Paralegal role, you should have proven experience in a legal setting, particularly in debt recovery. You must be hardworking, results-driven, and eager to contribute to the growth of the team. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage deadlines are essential. Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with clients are also required.NEXT STEPS?If this opportunity sounds of interest then please apply through the advert or contact Laura-Kate Davies at Thornton Legal directly on or . Stated PQE and salary levels are for guidance only.Thornton Legal is a specialist legal recruitment agency. We regularly recruit for international, national, Legal 500, regional and boutique law firms across Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, West Yorkshire and the West Midlands. Main locations include Liverpool, Chester, Preston, Manchester, Leeds and Shropshire. At Thornton Legal we work with partners, solicitors, paralegals and legal assistants across a range of practice areas including (but not exclusively) corporate, commercial property, residential property, employment, litigation, private client and family.