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Paralegal

Recruit4staff
Posted 7 days ago, valid for 21 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Salary

£26,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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  • Recruit4staff is seeking an experienced Paralegal for a top law firm in Manchester, offering a salary of £26,000 per annum.
  • The role is permanent and involves supporting the asbestos litigation department by drafting legal documents and liaising with clients and experts.
  • Candidates must have prior paralegal experience in personal injury or industrial disease firms, along with experience in multi-track case management.
  • A minimum 2:1 degree from a Russell Group University is essential, along with a full UK driving license.
  • The position offers hybrid working, 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and a contributory pension scheme.

Recruit4staff are proud to be representing their client, a top law firm in their search for a an experienced Paralegal to work hybrid from their offices in Manchester.

For the successful Paralegal our client is offering:

  • Salary £26,000 p/annum
  • Monday to Friday  9am - 5.30pm
  • Permanent 
  • Benefits: Hybrid, 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays, contributory pension scheme, medical cash plan, your birthday off

The role - Paralegal: 

  • Proactively support the Partner and other fee earners in the asbestos litigation department
  • Draft witness statements, schedules of loss and other relevant legal documents
  • Liaise with counsel/experts
  • Liaise with clients, handling matters with the appropriate sensitivity
  • Understand client requirements and manage cases in line with agreed service levels and best practice

What our client is looking for in a Paralegal:

  • Paralegal experience: gained from personal injury or industrial disease firms - ESSENTIAL 
  • Experience in multi-track case management - ESSENTIAL
  • Degree level educated 2:1 minimum - ESSENTIAL
  • Degree from Russell Group Universities - DESIREABLE
  • Driver License - FULL UK - ESSENTIAL 

Key skills or similar Job titles

Paralegal, Legal Executive, Legal Assistant, Case Hander 

Commutable From:

Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire, Yorkshire

For further information about this and other positions please apply now.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff (Wrexham) who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency or employment business.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.