Litigation Paralegal

The Portfolio Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

The Portfolio Group in Manchester city centre is seeking a proactive Paralegal to support the Litigation Executives in Employment Tribunals. You will handle client enquiries by phone and email, draft documents, manage legal admin, and help create bundles and minutes.

This role is ideal for a Law graduate or experienced Paralegal looking to progress within Employment Law, with a supportive team and clear development opportunities in a busy commercial environment.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills across face-to-face, phone and email
• Experience in a customer-focused environment
• Strong organisation and time-management capabilities

Responsibilities

• Handling client enquiries by phone and email
• Supporting Litigation Executives with applications, documents and bundles
• Assisting with regulatory obligations, particularly Client Care
• Maintaining files, system notes, minutes and calendars
• Collaborating with the team to continually improve client experience

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

LLB degree

Job description

Portfolio are proud to exclusively represent our client in their search for a Paralegal. This is an amazing opportunity for a Law graduate or experienced Paralegal to join the exsisting Litigation team, providing integral support in the litigation stage of Employment tribunals. You will be dealing with clients over phone and email, drafing of documents and legal admin, creating bundles and taking minutes in meetings. You will need to be organised and have good time management in a fast paced department. In return you will have amazing support and guidance, encouraging progression withing the business.

If you have recently graduated with an LLb and are looking for your first role within Employment Law.

Job Purpose

You will be working within a well established Legal department based in Manchester city centre, assisting the Litigation Executives prepare for Employment Tribunals.

Job Overview

We are looking for a bright, confident and enthusiastic team member who can assist Litigation Executives with telephone and email communications, drafting and legal administration. The successful candidate will gain exposure to commercial legal practice, working in a dynamic team covering Employment Law. A focus on remarkable client service and care is key for this role. The ideal candidate will have experience putting into practice their excellent communication skills (face-to-face, telephone, written text and email).

The position also presents a fantastic opportunity for anyone who has a genuine interest in Employment Law and wants to progress and build a career within a commercially focused company.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Handling client enquiries.
• Supporting Litigation Executives with their varied caseloads, assisting with applications, documents and bundles.
• Assisting the firm in discharging its regulatory obligations, primarily in respect of Client Care.
• Working proactively to assist in the creation and maintenance of files, system notes, minutes and diaries.
• Collaborating with the team furthering continually improving customer experience.

What you Bring to the Team

• A sound academic background - LLb with Employment law as a module or Elective
• Experience in a customer focused environment and track record of excellent performance
• A positive team ethic and business development focus
• Excellent written and oral communication skills