Litigation Paralegal - #2076494

Litigation Paralegal

Salary up to £34,000 per annum DOE

Quarterly bonus scheme

Liverpool City Centre / Hybrid Working

A specialist litigation law firm is looking to appoint a Litigation Paralegal to join its growing Local Authority Recoveries team in Liverpool. This is an opportunity to join a well-established niche practice with a strong reputation in debt recovery and commercial litigation, acting for a large portfolio of local authority clients across England and Wales.

This role would suit a paralegal with experience in litigation, debt recovery, or commercial disputes, or someone with transferable contentious experience looking to retrain into a specialist recoveries environment. You will join a busy, supportive team handling a varied caseload and working closely with experienced solicitors on high-volume and often complex recovery matters.

The Role

• Managing your own caseload of pre-litigated and litigated debt recovery matters under supervision
• Supporting solicitors on local authority recovery work including council tax, business rates, and related enforcement matters
• Drafting correspondence, court documents, witness statements, and applications
• Reviewing case papers and advising on next steps and recovery strategy
• Liaising directly with clients, debtors, enforcement agents, and third parties
• Preparing matters for issue and progressing claims through the court process
• Monitoring deadlines and ensuring matters progress efficiently and compliantly
• Updating case management systems and maintaining accurate file records
• Assisting with defended matters and more complex litigation where required
• Supporting the wider team on ad hoc litigation and recovery projects

About You

• Experience working in litigation, debt recovery, or commercial disputes as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy caseload
• Candidates looking to return to litigation or retrain into recoveries are encouraged to apply

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £34,000 depending on experience
• Quarterly discretionary bonus following probation
• Annual salary reviews each April
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Modern Liverpool city centre offices
• Strong progression and development opportunities
• Supportive team culture with regular social and team events
• Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses
• Additional benefits package available

Interested?

If you are looking to build your litigation career within a specialist and growing team, hit the apply button today.