Role: Paralegal Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire Contract: Full time, permanent, hybrid Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 As a Litigation Paralegal within this established in-house legal team, you will play a vital role in managing legal recovery claims relating to commercial property and infrastructure damage. Working within a structured, high-volume environment, your duties will include: Monitoring Incoming Claims: Regularly review and assess new damage claims submitted by external stakeholders, contractors, or third parties, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information. Case Management: Handle a personal caseload of legal recovery files from initial instruction through to final resolution. Use internal systems to track progress, maintain documentation, and ensure compliance with service level agreements. Claim Evaluation and Qualification: Conduct early-stage analysis of claims to determine liability, legal merit, and potential recovery value. Ensure cases meet the required thresholds for progressing to litigation where necessary. Negotiation and Settlement: Engage with third parties, insurers, and legal representatives to negotiate out-of-court settlements wherever possible, while protecting the organisation''s commercial interests. Litigation Support: Where disputes cannot be resolved through negotiation, prepare case files for formal legal proceedings. This includes drafting pleadings, witness statements, and other relevant legal documents. Evidence Gathering: ..... full job details .....