Job type: Permanent, full-time Commercial Dispute Resolution We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Paralegal to join our busy Commercial Dispute Resolution based in our head office in Bournemouth. We seek an enthusiastic and keen to learn candidate. The ideal person will have excellent attention to detail, the ability to work under pressure and prioritise (to include meeting deadlines), and great communication and organisational skills. Experience in dealing with the defence of claims/litigation would be an added advantage but is not necessarily essential for the right candidate. Our reputation rests on the expertise of our people who are first class in every respect and if, like us, you are committed to putting clients and colleagues first, looking to develop your legal career or for a change of setting, then we would like to hear from you. This is a full-time position, dealing with the progression of claims. You will be part of a team assigned to advise on and where appropriate defend claims. You will apply legal principals, case law and statutory rules. You will provide support to fee earners in assisting with legal work under supervision in addition to managing your own caseload. Whilst the work will be varied, the main areas of law will be professional negligence (solicitors) and insurance. Key tasks will include but will not be limited to considering and analysing claims and applying legal principals, drafting advice and correspondence, working on strategic advice, defending litigated claims. You will provide support to senior members of the team. In return, we offer a competitive package including holiday of up to 25 days (increasing with years of service) plus bank holidays, additional day off at Christmas and a celebration day to take on your birthday or another date of your choice, and access to Perkbox - an online discounts platform, wellness app, medical and much more. We also offer career development. Given regulatory and contractual requirements which apply to the work undertaken by LA, successful candidates for this role will be subject to screening which may include DBS and / or adverse financial checks. LA reserve the right to withdraw any offer made if the results of these checks are unsatisfactory. Please apply in confidence by attaching your CV and covering letter. Lester Aldridge is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE