The Commercial Litigation team in Sheffield handles a variety of contract and property disputes for both commercial and individual clients. 

This is an excellent opportunity for a Paralegal looking to develop their litigation career within a supportive and highly regarded team. You'll gain hands-on experience, working closely with experienced lawyers, and building strong client relationships while developing your technical and commercial knowledge.

Essential criteria

• A Law degree (LLB or equivalent).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with clients, insurers and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• A proactive approach to managing your workload and progressing matters efficiently.
• Strong client care skills, including the ability to demonstrate empathy, professionalism and good judgement when supporting clients through challenging circumstances.

Desirable criteria

• Experience working within a legal environment, ideally within litigation or dispute resolution.
• Experience liaising with legal expenses insurers.
• Knowledge of litigation procedures and case management processes.