Insolvency Paralegal - Hybrid Work & Mentored Growth

Lawfront; Padiham; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & flexible working

Structured training & mentoring

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary & benefits

Supportive culture

Job summary

Farleys is seeking an ambitious Paralegal to join our growing Insolvency team and support our lawyers on a varied caseload while gaining exposure to high‑quality work and developing specialist expertise in this growing area of law.

You’ll work alongside experienced solicitors, assisting on corporate and personal insolvency matters, drafting documents, conducting legal research and ensuring case deadlines are met, while delivering excellent client service throughout the lifecycle of a case.

Qualifications

• Previous Paralegal experience within insolvency, litigation, commercial litigation, debt recovery or a similar area.
• A Law degree, LPC, SQE or equivalent legal qualification.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with professional clients, including insolvency practitioners, accountants and lenders.
• The ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• A professional and client‑focused approach.
• A genuine interest in insolvency law and commercial matters.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with corporate and personal insolvency matters.
• Assisting with investigations into directors' conduct, antecedent transactions and asset recovery claims.
• Supporting fee earners with case management and administration.
• Drafting correspondence and legal documents including applications, witness statements and court documents in insolvency litigation matters.
• Conducting legal research and preparing case summaries.
• Reviewing financial and case documentation.
• Liaising with clients, insolvency practitioners, barristers and third parties.
• Preparing court bundles and hearing documents.
• Managing key deadlines and maintaining accurate file records.
• Providing excellent client service throughout the lifecycle of a case.

Skills

Insolvency experience

Organised and proactive

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Client-facing skills

Education

Law degree or equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Farleys is seeking an ambitious Paralegal to join our growing Insolvency team and support our lawyers on a varied caseload while gaining exposure to high‑quality work and developing specialist expertise in this growing area of law.

You’ll work alongside experienced solicitors, assisting on corporate and personal insolvency matters, drafting documents, conducting legal research and ensuring case deadlines are met, while delivering excellent client service throughout the lifecycle of a case.