The Role

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Senior Paralegal. This role involves fee-earning end-to-end case work, including responsibility for your own allocated cases in line with resourcing thresholds. You will handle some more complex matters under supervision and play a key part in delivering efficient, accurate case management.

You will work closely with clients, customers, and third parties to progress matters through the appropriate process within SLA. The role also requires strong financial management, excellent record keeping, and consistent updates to ensure timely billing and accurate management information.

Responsibilities will include

• Manage fee-earning end-to-end case work, including your own allocated caseload.
• Handle some more complex matters under supervision.
• Prepare documentation and draft correspondence.
• Review incoming correspondence from third parties.
• Liaise with clients, customers, and third parties to progress cases within SLA.
• Manage key dates and deadlines.
• Keep the case management system accurately updated to support data capture and MI.
• Deliver excellent client service through effective case management.
• Maintain strong financial hygiene, with particular focus on billing.
• Work within regulatory and industry frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Support a positive team culture and role model appropriate behaviour.
• Operate at Subject Matter Expert level.
• Provide regular updates to clients on case progress and ensure prompt billing.

The Person

The successful candidate will bring solid paralegal experience and the confidence to manage a busy caseload while meeting deadlines. You will be highly organised, commercially aware, and able to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.

• 2+ years' paralegal experience.
• Law degree or equivalent qualification.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.

The Hours

Full-time, fixed-term for 6 months.

The Salary

£29,000 per annum.