Paralegal

Brooke Gordon Solicitors; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique law firm in Manchester is seeking a Paralegal to join its Financial Mis-selling Team. The role involves administrative tasks, legal document preparation, and client communication. Ideal candidates will have strong client care and communication skills, and a relevant qualification. The firm offers training, development opportunities, and a supportive work environment, along with a salary of £28,000 and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Salary of £28,000

33 days annual leave

Company/Team social events

Pension

Training provided

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to proactively manage time and workload.
• Willingness to learn and meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle correspondence and telephone calls.
• Deal with administrative tasks and client documentation.
• Draft correspondence and review client matters.
• Adhere to Data Protection and client confidentiality.

Skills

Excellent client care skills

Law and legal document preparation skills

Strong communication skills with telephone experience

Research and document review skills

Experience in Microsoft Office and case management systems

Education

Paralegal certification or relevant degree/qualification

Job description

Brooke Gordon Paralegal Role

Location - Manchester City Centre

Salary - £28,000 a year

Job Type – Full Time, Permanent

I’m delighted to share that Brooke Gordon Solicitors has a fantastic opening for a 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.

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 Paralegal 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.

Benefits

• Salary of £28,000.00;
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays);
• Office in central Manchester;
• Company/Team Social Events;
• Pension;
• Training provided;
• Career development and progression opportunities.