Legal Admin/Paralegal

Brooke Gordon Solicitors; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Pension

Training provided

Career development

Job summary

Brooke Gordon Solicitors, based in central Manchester, is seeking a Legal Admin/Paralegal to join the Financial Mis-selling Team. The role involves admin tasks, legal document preparation, client and stakeholder communications, legal research and document review.

The full-time position is Manchester-based with some remote work after probation. Training will be provided, with opportunities for career development in a supportive, busy environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in legal document preparation and client care.
• Strong communication skills with clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work to deadlines.
• Proficiency with MS Office and a case management system.
• Paralegal certification or relevant degree; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Handle in- and out-bound correspondence and phone calls.
• Perform administrative tasks and prepare client/stakeholder documents.
• Draft correspondence and review matters for client interests.
• Assess matter prospects and highlight risks to management.
• Ensure compliance with Data Protection and client confidentiality.

Skills

Client care

Legal document prep

Communication

Time management

Deadline driven

Team player

Research skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

MS Office & case management

Paralegal cert/degree

Education

Paralegal certification or degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management system

Job description

Location - Manchester City Centre

I’m delighted to share that Brooke Gordon Solicitors has a fantastic opening for Legal Admin/Paralegal to join the Financial Mis-selling Team.

If you are looking to develop your legal career in a hardworking and supportive team, this could be a great opportunity for you.

Salary - Competitive (Dependant on experience)

Job Type – Full Time, Permanent

Company

Brooke Gordon Solicitors are a boutique law firm based in central Manchester handling all matters with exceptional client care, enthusiasm and commitment.

Role

The full-time role is based in Manchester with the flexibility for some remote work post probation. The meter of staff will be responsible for administrative tasks, legal document preparation, communication with clients and stakeholders, conducting legal research, and document review.

Qualifications and Experience

• Excellent client care skills;
• Law and legal document preparation skills;
• Strong communication skills with telephone experience;
• The ability to proactively manage your time and work load;
• A willingness to learn and work to deadlines;
• The ability to manage in a busy and fast paced working environment;
• Research and document review skills;
• A high attention to detail and organisational skills;
• Using initiative to contribute to workload;
• The ability to work both independently and in a team;
• Experience in Microsoft Office and the use a case management system;
• Previous experience in a legal setting is preferred, however previous experience in financial mis-selling is not essential as full training will be provided;
• Paralegal certification or relevant degree/qualification.

Responsibilities

• Handle in and out bound correspondence and telephone calls;
• Administrative tasks such as dealing with post, collating and preparing client and stakeholder documentation, preparing documentation;
• Drafting correspondence;
• Reviewing the prospects of each matter and acting in the best interest of the clients;
• Being aware of any risks and highlighting potential issues to management;
• Adhere to Data Protection and client confidentiality.
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays);
• Office in central Manchester;
• Pension;
• Training provided;
• Career development and progression opportunities.