New Job Opening: Commercial Litigation Paralegal in Kettering, UK

Job Description

Commercial Litigation Paralegal

Location: Kettering

Salary: £24,000 to £30,000 plus bonus and benefits

Experience: Paralegal level (commercial litigation experience preferred)

This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal who wants hands-on exposure to complex, high-value disputes within a growing commercial litigation team.

Our client is looking to recruit a Commercial Litigation Paralegal into their Kettering office. You will work closely with experienced solicitors and Partners, supporting a varied caseload across a broad range of contentious matters. If you are organised, commercially aware and keen to build a long-term career in dispute resolution, this role offers strong development and training alongside high-quality work.

You will support on a mix of commercial litigation matters including breach of contract, housing (predominantly possession), debt recovery, construction disputes and property/land disputes. You will be trusted with responsibility (with supervision), and you will play a key role in keeping matters moving efficiently from start to finish.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing an allocated caseload of commercial litigation matters under supervision

• Drafting legal documents including pleadings, witness statements, applications, court forms and correspondence

• Assisting with disclosure exercises, mediation bundles and trial preparation

• Liaising with clients, counsel, courts, mediators, insolvency practitioners, experts and other third parties

• Attending client meetings, mediations, conferences and court hearings where required

• Supporting fee earners on complex litigation matters

• Assisting with debt recovery and enforcement action

• Maintaining accurate file records and updating case management systems

• Helping to ensure cases progress efficiently from inception through to resolution

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a litigation paralegal role (commercial litigation preferred)

• Working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules

• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail

• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing deadlines

• Commercially aware, professional and confident dealing with clients and third parties

• Genuine interest in dispute resolution and a willingness to learn new areas of specialism

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £24,000 to £30,000 plus bonus and benefits

• Pension scheme with employer match up to 4%

• BUPA (eligible roles only, subject to passing probation)

• Group income protection (eligible roles only) paying a percentage of salary after 6 months’ sickness absence

• Death in service benefit (after qualifying period) paying 3x salary

• Competitive holiday entitlement increasing with length of service

• Paid volunteer leave

• Long service awards

• Discounted health club and gym memberships

• Flexible benefits including the option to purchase additional annual leave, health screening and a retail discounts scheme

• Salary sacrifice car scheme (including hybrid and electric vehicles), with planned EV charging point rollout across offices

Working Arrangements

This is a permanent role based from the Kettering office.

Next Steps (How to Apply)

Apply online or send your CV to  [email protected]  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.