Paralegal

Role: Paralegal (Housing Disrepair)

Reporting to: Head of Department

Overall Responsibility: Legal Director

Experience: Minimum 1 year

Type: Full Time Monday - Friday (working flexibly between 8am and 6.30pm.)

Our clientis a busy multi-disciplinary practice based in Manchester City Centre who specialise in financial mis-selling, housing disrepair, data breach, fraud and professional negligence. The firm is currently undergoing a period of substantial growth and we are seeking ambitious and confident paralegals to join our rapidly expanding legal team.

Full training will be provided; however, the ideal candidate will have a background in litigation and experience in running their own caseload. Our client offers considerable support and provide a great working environment as well as good prospects for future development within the business. This is a great time to join the practice with excellent opportunities to help build the team and avenues for future progression.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Handle a non-litigated caseload in a high-quality and commercially effective manner
• Preparation and submission of claims to defendants, and ultimately the issuing of proceedings
• Draft legal documentation and conduct legal research
• Draft/Edit client correspondence
• Interview clients and liaise with a variety of 3rd party professionals and stakeholders
• Maintain high standards of information recording and client care
• Undertake administrative tasks as required
• Draft instructions to experts and third parties

Core Competencies Required:

• Law Degree (LLB, BA, MSC)
• LPC or CILEX qualification or working towards similar qualification
• Knowledge of general litigation
• Must have a good telephone manner, with confidence in delivery
• Excellent understanding of Proclaim or other similar case management system
• Be able to establish priorities and manage deadlines
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and relevant practice and business IT systems
• Highly motivated and pro-active team player
• Must be able to work in a flexible environment

What you will receive:

• Basic salary of £23 - £25.5k depending on experience
• Performance Bonus / Commission Pay
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Perfect city centre location
• Company pension
• Excellent ongoing training and support
• Great opportunities for career progression and development
• 20% Gym Discount
• Other corporate discounts