Paralegal

Courmacs Legal Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in Manchester is seeking experienced Financial Mis‑Selling Paralegals to manage a caseload of financial mis‑selling claims. Candidates should have 12-18 months of experience in relevant areas, excellent communication skills, and the ability to draft legal documents. The position offers full-time hybrid working with a salary based on experience, providing an excellent opportunity for legal professionals to advance their careers in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 12-18 months experience in financial mis-selling or civil claims.
• Strong understanding of financial mis-selling regulations.
• Excellent written communication and negotiation skills.
• Confident working independently on a high‑volume caseload.
• Experience using case management systems (e.g., Proclaim or similar).
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of financial mis‑selling claims.
• Draft key legal documentation.
• Liaise with clients and financial institutions.
• Conduct legal research and due diligence.
• Undertake legal research to support ongoing and potential claims.
• Prepare court bundles and assist in pre‑litigation and litigation stages.
• Maintain accurate records and update the case management system.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, SRA regulations, and FCA‑related standards where applicable.

Skills

Financial mis-selling knowledge

Client-care skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent work

Independent working

Organisational skills

Education

Law degree (LLB) or equivalent

LPC / SQE desirable

Tools

Proclaim

Job description

We are seeking experienced Financial Mis‑Selling Paralegals to join our new litigation team based in Manchester. The successful candidates will have at least 12‑18 months of experience handling financial mis‑selling matters — such as investment mis‑selling, pension transfers, PPI, or other financial product claims. You will manage your own caseload, draft key legal documentation, liaise with clients and financial institutions, and ensure cases progress efficiently through the claims process.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of financial mis‑selling claims from initial instruction to resolution.
• Draft correspondence, witness statements, letters of claim, and court documents.
• Liaise with clients, financial institutions, experts, and counsel.
• Conduct due diligence, document reviews, and factual investigations.
• Undertake legal research to support ongoing and potential claims.
• Prepare court bundles and assist in pre‑litigation and litigation stages.
• Maintain accurate records and update the case management system.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, SRA regulations, and FCA‑related standards where applicable.

Skill Requirements

• Minimum 12 – 18 months experience in financial mis‑selling, consumer litigation, or civil claims.
• Strong understanding of financial mis‑selling regulations and claims handling processes.
• Excellent written communication, negotiation, and client‑care skills.
• Confident working independently on a high‑volume caseload.
• Experience using case management systems (e.g., Proclaim or similar).
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Law degree (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification preferred.
• Completion of LPC / SQE (desirable but not essential if experience is extensive).

Full time/ hybrid‑working/ salary dependent on experience