Paralegal, In-house Litigation

About us

Assize Data Ltd builds products and services from UK legal and court data. We’re a small team, and you’d work directly with the founder.

The role

We run our litigation in-house rather than through an external law firm, and we need someone organised to help manage it. You’ll keep our cases moving and make sure nothing is missed, including:

• Tracking deadlines, hearing dates and court directions, and making sure they’re met

• Organising case documents, evidence and disclosure

• Preparing hearing bundles, chronologies and case summaries

• Drafting letters and documents for review

• Researching procedure and case law

• Keeping clear records of where each matter stands

The company conducts its own litigation through its director. You’ll support that work, and everything you prepare is reviewed before it’s used.

No qualifications needed

You don’t need a law degree or any legal qualification. You’ll be supporting our own litigation, not providing legal services to anyone else, so this isn’t a role that has to be done by a regulated lawyer. We’ll train you on court procedure and on our cases as you go.

How we work

• Remote. You can work from anywhere in the UK.

• Hours by agreement. Full or part-time, arranged with you and planned around court deadlines.

• Mostly in writing. Work is planned, shared and reviewed in writing, so you can manage your own time.

Pay and terms

• A competitive salary depending on experience, paid monthly through PAYE

• Paid holiday (at least the statutory entitlement) and a workplace pension

• Employed by Assize Data Ltd

• You’ll handle confidential legal documents and personal data, so you’ll get a data protection induction and sign a confidentiality agreement.

About you

Essential

• Highly organised, with a good eye for deadlines and detail

• Clear, careful written communication

• Discreet with confidential and sensitive information

• Reliable: you do what you say you’ll do and flag problems early

• Right to work in the UK

Helpful, but not required

• Experience in a legal, administrative or case-handling role

• Familiarity with civil court or tribunal procedure

• An interest in law and the courts

How to apply

Use the form below to send a short note about why you’re interested, and anything relevant you’ve done, whether that’s a project, a job or something you taught yourself. A CV is welcome but optional.

There’s no closing date: we review applications as they arrive.

We welcome applications from everyone. If you need any adjustments to apply or work with us, tell us and we’ll make them.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are disabled and meet the minimum criteria for this role, we will offer you an interview: tick the box on the form to be considered this way.

We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from Service leavers, veterans, reservists and Service spouses and partners. If you are a veteran, or a Service spouse or partner, and meet the essential criteria for this role, we will offer you an interview: tick the box on the form.

Benefits

• Workplace pension with Penfold. In every role, whatever your hours or pay, you pay in 5% and we pay in 3%.
• Paid holiday. At least the statutory 5.6 weeks a year, pro rata, or 12.07% of the hours you work if your hours vary.
• A discretionary cash bonus.
• Working from home. Reasonable home-working equipment is reimbursed, and you'll have a company-managed laptop if your role needs one.
• Eye tests. A free eye test on request if you use a screen for work.
• Training in paid time. On the job for everyone, plus off-the-job training and college days for apprentices.
• Support when you need it. Reasonable adjustments, support through the menopause, and leave and flexibility for reservists and Service families where we can.