Accutrainee Overview           

With over 14 years’ experience supporting legal professionals, Accutrainee is uniquely placed to help you find your next opportunity. Through our Accuflex service, we connect paralegals with high-quality roles across in-house legal teams, international and boutique law firms, and innovative organisations.

The application process is quick and easy to complete.

We are currently looking for paralegals with experience in pre-claim disputes and Small Claims Court litigation. Opportunities may be offered on a fixed-term, interim, or longer-term basis, depending on client needs.

If successful, we will take the time to understand your experience, preferences, and career goals in order to match you with suitable opportunities as they arise.

Key Responsibilities

Depending on the placement opportunity, responsibilities may include:

• Managing a caseload of pre-action and Small Claims Court matters from initial assessment through to final resolution.

• Conducting legal research and providing practical analysis on litigation and consumer-related disputes.

• Drafting, reviewing and submitting legal correspondence, statements of case, witness statements, and court applications.

• Representing clients at Small Claims Court hearings, providing clear, structured, and persuasive advocacy.

• Maintaining accurate case records using internal case management systems.

• Liaising with internal business stakeholders to gather evidence, technical information, and documentation relevant to ongoing cases.

• Handling escalated disputes referred internally or by customers and their representatives.

• Ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with applicable legal requirements, procedural rules, and internal policies.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

For these opportunities, we are typically looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• CILEX Litigation qualification (Paralegal or equivalent).

• Litigation practice rights as authorised by the relevant regulatory body.

• Working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules, particularly those applicable to Small Claims.

• Experience of Small Claims Court litigation in England & Wales, including advocacy.

• Understanding of consumer protection law, contract law, and related principles.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear, concise, and persuasive documents.

• The ability to manage a demanding workload independently, prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines.

• A strong ethical approach and customer-focused mindset.

What We Look For

In addition to technical experience, we value strong core competencies, including:

• Excellent organisation and attention to detail

• Clear and confident communication

• Technological proficiency

• Emotional intelligence and professionalism

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

A law degree or equivalent (LLB, GDL, SQE1) is beneficial and may open up additional opportunities with some clients.

Selection Process

• We will review your application against our requirements.

• If suitable, a member of our recruitment team will contact you to arrange an interview.

• During the process, we will discuss your experience, preferences, and the types of opportunities you are interested in.

Qualifying Work Experience (QWE)

Please note that experience gained through Accuflex paralegal roles does not count as QWE. Candidates interested in QWE should make a separate application for trainee solicitor opportunities.