Contract Senior Paralegal

TLT LLP; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TLT LLP is seeking a dynamic and experienced Contract Senior Paralegal for a 3-6 month contract role in Manchester. The role involves end-to-end case management, client interaction, and documentation preparation. Candidates should have a law degree and at least 2 years of paralegal experience, demonstrating excellent organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of previous paralegal experience.
• Excellent ability to manage a busy caseload and meet deadlines.
• Meticulous approach to reviewing legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Fee earning end to end case work, responsible for complex matters.
• Preparation of documentation and liaising with clients.
• Ensuring compliance with legislation and updating the case management system.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Accuracy

Good organisational skills

Flexibility

Education

Law degree or equivalent qualification

Tools

Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Interwoven

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We, TLT, are looking for dynamic, self-motivated, and experienced litigious Paralegals with an ambition to work for a forward-thinking law firm as a Contract Senior Paralegal.

The role will be on an initial 3-6 month contract, with potential for extension, and will be paid a day rate via an Umbrella Company.

This role requires office attendance in Manchester, so we ask that applicants reside within the Manchester region or within a commutable distance to our Manchester offices.

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Your Role

• Fee earning end to end case work including being responsible for your own cases allocated in accordance with resourcing thresholds, to include some more complex matters, under supervision.
• Preparation of documentation, liaising with clients, customers (as and when required), third parties to progress cases through the appropriate process within SLA.
• Reviewing incoming correspondence from third parties.
• Ensuring the case management system is accurately updated to allow data capture and MI to be produced.
• Responsible for delivering an excellent client service through case management.
• Full financial management of matters with high level of financial hygiene specifically in relation to billing,
• Undertake work within the regulatory and industry frameworks, policies and procedures.
• Maintain a culture of positive behaviour and role modelling within the team.
• Operate at a competency level which means you are a Subject Matter Expert.
• Regularly updating clients on case progress and ensuring prompt billing.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, company policies, and data protection regulations.

Your Skills and Experience

• At least 2 years of previous paralegal experience.
• A Law degree or equivalent qualification.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
• Accuracy, good organisational skills, ability to operate in a fast paced environment and flexibility.
• Good knowledge of Word and Outlook is required and experience in Excel, PowerPoint, interwoven would be beneficial.
• Desirable, but not essential, are proficient Excel skills (with basic and vlookup formulas, pivot tables, pivot charts & managing large spreadsheets) and the ability to export data to other spreadsheets and charts efficiently, whilst also being able to put together easy-to-read analysis.
• Excellent ability to manage a busy caseload, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with clients, colleagues, and external parties.
• Meticulous approach to reviewing documents, preparing legal documents, and ensuring accuracy.

About TLT

Fast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people.

We work with high profile clients in innovative sectors. With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,800 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. TLT was named Law Firm of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2023. This marks the third year in a row the firm has taken away this accolade in industry awards - having previously been named Law Firm of the Year at The Lawyer Awards in 2021 and the British Legal Awards in 2022.

Our purpose is to protect, prepare and progress our clients for what comes next and it’s essential that we do the same for our people, our planet and our communities too. In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone to be their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute.

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Created on 16/07/2025 by TN United Kingdom