Paralegal / Fee Earner (OTE 31.2k)
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Position Overview & Specifications
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
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Paralegal / Fee Earner (OTE 31.2k) roles across DCB Legal Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £31,200 - £31,200 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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