Professional negligence
Jordans Solicitors LLP
is hiring! We're looking for a motivated
Litigator or Paralegal
to join our Dispute Resolution Team working directly with Litigation Partner
Mark Newby
. The role comes with genuine career prospects for an aspiring paralegal
Litigation Paralegal
Location:
Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Salary:
From £25,000 (dependent on experience)
Contract:
Full-time, Permanent
Application Deadline:
Friday 27th February ****
The Opportunity
Jordans Solicitors LLP
is seeking an exceptional Litigation Paralegal to join our respected and expanding Litigation Department. This role offers broad and meaningful experience across
dispute resolution, criminal law, miscarriages of justice, and prison law
— including work on complex and high-profile matters of national significance.
You will work closely with the Litigation Partner, playing a key role in casework preparation and client support. Few paralegal roles offer this breadth of work — from civil litigation through to appellate criminal cases at the highest courts in the country.
What You'll Be Doing
Dispute Resolution
— supporting a varied caseload including:
Probate and inheritance disputes
Property litigation (boundary disputes, landlord/tenant issues, land matters)
Skilled negligence
Commercial litigation
Criminal Law & Miscarriages of Justice
— working on complex and high-profile matters including:
Investigating and preparing cases involving alleged miscarriages of justice




Drafting grounds of appeal and supporting applications to the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC)
Reviewing large volumes of evidence, trial transcripts, and forensic material
Assisting with cases at all court levels, from the Crown Court through to the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court
Prison Law
— Handling Matters Including:
Supporting the representation of prisoners on issues such as categorisation, parole, and disciplinary proceedings
Attending prison visits and taking detailed client instructions
Preparing representations and submissions to the Parole Board and other bodies
Across All Areas, You Will Be:
Meeting and interviewing clients and witnesses
Preparing casework and assisting with hearings, conferences, and meetings with counsel
Undertaking legal research and drafting
Reviewing and managing substantial volumes of case material
This Is Not an Ordinary Role
We are looking for someone
driven, resilient, and committed
— a candidate who can demonstrate they have the determination and capability to thrive in demanding and meaningful litigation work.
Essential Requirements
A strong CV demonstrating relevant legal experience or notable personal development
Excellent legal research, drafting,



and communication skills
Ability to analyse and digest large volumes of material
Willingness to travel nationally for client and prison visits
Flexibility to work outside standard office hours when required
Based in (or with strong ties to) South Yorkshire or North Yorkshire
Full UK driving licence preferred but not essential
Career Progression: Clear Pathways to Qualification
We offer routes to qualification, including
CILEx
,
Solicitor Apprenticeship
, and a
Training Contract
.
Qualification support is not automatic and will be considered following a period of assessment within the role. This allows us to evaluate suitability based on the candidate's performance, commitment, and development before any qualification route is offered.
We actively invest in paralegals who demonstrate commitment, skill, and potential. The breadth of work on offer means you'll build an outstanding foundation of practical experience across civil and criminal law — giving you a head start whichever route you choose.
Why Join Jordans?
Unique opportunity to work in a specialist, modern Litigation Department
Exposure to challenging and meaningful cases across multiple litigation areas
Be part of a firm investing in AI, innovation, and forward-thinking practice
Real opportunities for career development and qualification
Some flexibility in working arrangements (note: not a remote role)
Make a genuine impact in people's lives
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📌 Litigation Paralegal Opportunity (Melbourne)
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