Paralegal

We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We’re full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.

The Opportunity

We are looking for capable and ambitious Paralegals to join our Litigation & Arbitration team on 12 month fixed term contracts. Ideally, you will bring prior paralegal experience or transferable experience from a litigation environment. These roles support two distinct volume workstreams:

• motor finance litigation, with roles based in Nottingham or Birmingham; and
• retail banking disputes, with roles based in Nottingham, Birmingham or Cardiff.

Both workstreams offer the opportunity to develop hands on litigation experience supporting senior lawyers in delivering high quality litigation support. This is an excellent opportunity to build your technical capability while working in a collaborative and fast paced environment.

Our Team

Our Litigation & Arbitration team advises clients across a broad range of complex and high value disputes including general commercial litigation and arbitration, financial services litigation, contentious regulatory work and pensions litigation.

The team works collaboratively across the UK and internationally, combining technical excellence with innovative solutions. The team prides itself on being approachable and committed to developing talent within the team.

Key Responsibilities

In these roles, typical responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Assisting with case preparation, including drafting correspondence, compiling bundles, managing disclosure and filing of procedural court documents
• Conducting legal research and summarising findings for use in litigation matters
• Liaising with courts, clients, counsel and third parties to progress matters efficiently
• Maintaining accurate records of court deadlines and ensuring compliance with procedural deadlines
• Preparing court documents and assisting with filing and submission
• Providing administrative support, including billing and matter management
• Maintaining compliance with internal risk and conflicts processes
• Assisting with maintaining and updating Standard Operating Procedures and templates as processes evolve
• Supporting data capture for reporting on claim volumes, outcomes and trends

Skills and Experience

We are looking for:

• Previous experience as a paralegal in a disputes or litigation team, or transferrable experience from a similar environment
• Demonstrable understanding of court procedures and deadlines, with the ability to progress multiple matters concurrently
• Excellent organisation skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Effective communicator, both verbally and in writing
• A collaborative and proactive approach, with a willingness to learn and develop
• Exceptional focus on detail and quality

What’s in it for you?

At Eversheds Sutherland, our benefits are designed to support your development, performance, financial future and wellbeing, as well as providing you with the opportunity to make a contribution to the world.

• We’re fair, transparent and equitable in how we recognise and reward our people
• We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance
• We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working
• We support your health and performance through our dental, healthcare and wellness support
• We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion
• We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs
• We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross-function exposure
• We provide an opportunity to give back through our pro bono work and community engagement
• We help you plan ahead through retirement planning, insurance and assurance

Diversity & Inclusion

At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients’ goals: together.

We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.

Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.

We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.

For you,

For your success.

And what's next.