Commercial Litigation Paralegal

Firm Profile

gunnercooke is a Top 75 law firm recognised by over 80 industry awards. Launched in 2010, the firm has rapidly grown to over 500 lawyers across 14 global offices in the UK, US, Germany and Austria. Our breadth of expertise covers some of the most interesting and important emerging disciplines, from ESG and charity law, to blockchain and competition.

Collaboration is at the forefront of our award-winning culture and is what sets our firm apart from the rest. gunnercooke operates as a fee share model meaning our professionals join as self-employed advisors, free to design and develop the practice they’ve always wanted. Our firm brings together the most ambitious and commercially minded people, who build and work in dynamic teams of their choosing, to best suit their clients’ needs.

Our purpose is simple; to deliver a positive impact for our clients, provide a better life for our people and to leave a better world than we found. Our charitable arm, the gunnercooke foundation, enables us to directly engage with communities on social issues and to help charitable organisations grow.

The Role

We are looking for a Paralegal to join a reputable Legal 500 ranked Commercial Litigation Partner in Manchester city centre.

This is a hands-on role in which you will be involved in a diverse range of complex commercial, litigation matters.

You will work closely with the reputable Commercial Litigation Partner and his wider team to hone your skills and progress your legal career. You will have a sense of commercial pragmatism, a bright mind and a strong team ethos.

You will be involved with challenging, fast-changing litigation where no two days are the same. If it’s exposure to a wide range of litigation you’re after, with plenty of client contact, then this could be the role for you.

You will work collaboratively with the team on files, take instructions from team members and Partners, and assist with files while ensuring procedures are followed efficiently. You will also take on some responsibility for supporting the department’s administrative tasks.

You will ideally be a recent graduate with a minimum 2:1 degree, strong academic foundations, and a keen interest in developing a career in law.

Day-to-day Duties

• Carrying out legal research and analysis, presenting results and using it to inform notes or first drafts of advice.
• Drafting legal documents and correspondence
• Interacting with clients directly, under supervision
• Making effective use of information and case management/filing systems
• (whether electronic or hard copy), including storing and retrieving information
• Assisting with financial management of files
• Assisting with file opening including preparing draft retainer letters and ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering regulations
• Taking detailed instructions from fee earners and providing regular updates on progress
• Creating bundles and document lists for hearings and trials, ensuring compliance with Court guidelines
• Filing documents and corresponding with the Court
• Document and project management
• Managing case timelines and key deadlines
• General administration and support

Your Skills and Experience

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Diligent and hard-working
• Strong attention to detail
• You will be able to work independently and manage your time effectively in order to hit deadlines
• Driven team player
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise your workload
• Good knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook is required
• You will have a strong academic background and a degree in law or completion of the law conversion course
• Drive to continue learning

We are looking for someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, confident in building relationships and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders.

The benefits entail a flexible working model, i.e. hybrid working a competitive salary and a standard workplace pension scheme.

For immediate consideration send your CV and covering letter to [email protected]