Paralegal

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Manchester is seeking a motivated individual to join their commercial law team. This exciting role offers the chance to assist partners in diverse commercial matters, including professional negligence and tax litigation. Ideal candidates should have a strong academic background, with a first-class degree or a minimum of a 2:1, and relevant experience is preferred but not mandatory. The firm is committed to professional growth, providing opportunities for continuous development and the potential for securing a training contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside top-tier legal professionals in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Collaboration with top-tier specialists

Qualifications

• Over 12 months of relevant commercial work experience preferred.
• Strong academic results with A's and B's required.

Responsibilities

• Assist partners in a range of commercial work including professional negligence.
• Engage in tax litigation and collaborate with legal specialists.

Skills

Commercial work experience

Tax litigation knowledge

Professional negligence understanding

Strong academic background

Education

First-class degree

2:1 degree

Job description

Your new company
This Manchester law firm has an excellent profile and a strong reputation for its commercial and professional negligence work.

Your new role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded firm that specialises in commercial work. The role will see you assist partners in a range of commercial work, including professional negligence and tax litigation.

What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate should possess over 12 months of relevant commercial work experience. However, our client is also open to considering entry-level candidates. All applicants must have a strong academic background, with a first-class degree or at least a 2:1. Additionally, you should have excellent secondary academic results, achieving A's and B's.

What you'll get in return
The successful candidate will benefit from engaging in high-quality work and collaborating closely with a team of top-tier legal specialists and fee earners. You can expect continuous professional growth and development, with the potential to secure a training contract. Additionally, you will enjoy a competitive salary.

What you need to do now
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