Paralegal / Fee Earner (OTE 31.2k)

Role Overview & Responsibilities

DCB Legal Ltd is a specialist legal practice. Our board of directors possess over 75 years combined experience in debt recovery, civil & commercial litigation, and High Court Enforcement.

DCB Legal Ltd has an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic individuals to join our Legal team based in Runcorn. At DCB Legal, we offer genuine career development opportunities for passionate candidates at one of the UK’s top litigation firms.

What you will be offered:

• A base salary of £26,000, OTE £31,200 per annum
• 30 days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays)
• Office hours, Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm (36.5 hours per week, early finish Fridays!)
• Dress Down Fridays
• Friday Breakfast Sandwiches
• Free Parking
• Employer Contributed Pension
• Free tea & coffee making facilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Progressing cases effectively and efficiently in line with client and company service levels
• Handling small claims matters from Letter of Claim to Judgment/Enforcement
• Dealing with inbound / outbound correspondence and calls
• Liaising with Courts, solicitors, third parties and clients
• Collect, examine, review and collate evidence
• Assessing Court documents and diarising deadlines
• Compiling Court bundles
• Drafting basic applications / witness statements / instructions to counsel
• Undertaking Legal research

Experience and Skills Required:

• Good oral and written skills and a professional attitude
• Ability to work in a methodical manner
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of team
• Ability to proactively manage your time and workload whilst meeting Court deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• A willingness to learn and develop
• Proficient IT skills

Desirable but not essential:

• Experience in Proclaim case management system
• Previous experience dealing with Civil Litigation and managing a case load

Please note:This is not a hybrid role and the position is located at our Manor Park office in Runcorn. By submitting your application, you are agreeing for DCBL to store your personal information on file for Recruitment purposes.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Up to £31,200.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Application question(s):

• Can you reliably commute to Runcorn Mon-Friday with a 9am start & commit to full time hours?

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: PFE23