Paralegal – Civil Litigation Team

Title: Paralegal
Department: Civil Litigation Team
Location: Nelson/Pontyclun

About Us

At JNP Legal, we have a long history of providing exceptional legal services to our clients. Our firm is renowned for its commitment to excellence, innovative legal solutions, and a culture that values teamwork and professional growth. We have 50+ employees based over our 4 office locations and we are one of the premier law firms in South Wales.

Join Our Team   

We're looking for bright and ambitious individuals to join our team at JNP Legal. This is your opportunity to be part of a dynamic and supportive legal environment where your skills and potential will be nurtured to thrive.  You will work with experienced lawyers in a firm known for strong client care, practical advice, and clear processes.

Role Overview

You will join the Civil Litigation Team as a Paralegal, supporting solicitors on a varied caseload of contentious civil, personal injury, and clinical negligence cases. You will handle files day-to-day, deal directly with clients, and take responsibility for progressing matters under supervision. This is not a purely administrative role.

You need to be organised, confident with civil procedure, and able to manage deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist solicitors with the management of civil litigation, personal injury and medical negligence files from instruction to conclusion
• Maintain accurate file notes and case management records
• Draft legal documents
• Manage court deadlines and limitation dates
• Prepare and file court documents
• Deal with client communications
• Liaise with counsel, experts and opposing parties
• Conduct legal research
• Support with disclosure and Trial preparation
• Assist with client onboarding, AML checks, and general file compliance

Requirements:

• Minimum 12 months experience in a civil litigation or dispute resolution role
• Practical knowledge of civil procedure in England and Wales
• Experience drafting litigation documents with minimal supervision
• Ability to manage multiple files and deadlines
• Confident client communication skills, written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail and good file management habits
• Competent with case management systems and Microsoft Office
• Law degree or equivalent legal qualification preferred

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Permanent role based in the Nelson/Pontyclun office
• Supportive team and clear supervision
• Ongoing training and development
• Private medical healthcare and wider employee benefits

If you're passionate about delivering exceptional client service, possess excellent communication skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you. Join our team and contribute to our commitment to excellence within our thriving Civil Litigation department.

How to Apply:  This is a direct hire—please apply to us, not through recruiters.  Please submit your CV along with a short covering letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you'd be an ideal fit for this role to HR@jnplegal.org