Commercial Litigation Paralegal

We are looking for a Commercial Litigation Paralegal to join a strong team of six in Bristol city centre.

This is a hands-on role in which you will be involved in a diverse range of complex commercial, property and sports litigation. You will work closely with the senior 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 integral to the day-to-day running of the team and gain experience of the business of legal practice. This is not a volume role - 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 be involved with the complete management of files, taking instructions from senior members of the team and ensuring that procedures are effectively handled, whilst taking on some responsibility for department administration.

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



• 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



• Interacting with clients directly, under supervision



• Document and project management



• Managing case timelines and key deadlines
  
  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



• You will be a team player and be willing to help colleagues appropriately



• 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
  
  gunnercooke LLP is a Top 80 law firm with recognition across 28 disciplines and over 50 individually ranked lawyers. Having launched in 2010, the firm has grown to over 450 solicitors, including 360+ Partners.


With a national and international presence, the firm has offices throughout the UK, Scotland, Germany, and the US. 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.

The firm's innovative 'revenue share' model has helped to reshape the way that the law is practiced in the UK. Each Partner runs his or her own practice within the firm. This quasi-autonomous structure provides Partners with the freedom to work only with the clients they truly want to work with, charging fees that are commercially viable for both the Partner and the client.


• We offer a competitive salary and discretionary bonus scheme.



• Excellent private health insurance including access to GP and mental health support



• Workplace pension scheme



• All our employees are encouraged to take a 'Wellbeing Hour' each week during work hours



• You will have access to a broad range of training courses and webinars to help you develop your skills