Paralegal

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Paralegal to join their Pensions team in Manchester. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain invaluable experience in pensions law, working closely with a highly experienced Partner. You will receive comprehensive training while assisting on a variety of pensions-related matters, including drafting legal documents, ensuring compliance, and supporting pension litigation. With a clear path for career progression and exposure to high-profile cases, this position is perfect for individuals eager to develop their expertise in a specialist area of law. If you're ready to take the next step in your legal career, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Strong academic record and prior experience in a similar role is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and effective legal support to clients.
• Draft legal documents and maintain accurate case management records.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Client care skills

Attention to detail

Proactive and organised approach

Ability to work effectively under pressure

Collaborative team ethic

Education

Strong academic record

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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Our client, a well-respected law firm, is seeking a Paralegal to join their Pensions team within the Employment department in their Manchester office. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual at the early stages of their legal career who is keen to develop expertise in a specialist and evolving area of law.

The Firm & Department

The team works closely with colleagues across the Corporate, Commercial, Family, and Personal Injury departments, advising on a broad range of pensions-related matters, including:

• Scheme mergers and restructuring
• Corporate transactions and pensions implications
• Buy-ins and buyouts
• Member complaints and disputes

The team’s client base includes private individuals, employers, and pension scheme trustees, offering exposure to a diverse range of high-quality work.

The Opportunity

This role will involve working alongside a highly experienced Partner, who has nearly 30 years of expertise in pensions law. Renowned for providing pragmatic, solutions-focused advice, he represents a varied client base, including trustee boards of trade union-sponsored pension schemes.

The successful candidate will receive comprehensive training and supervision, assisting on a range of pension-related matters. Responsibilities will include:

• Providing timely and effective legal support to clients
• Drafting legal documents and written advice
• Maintaining accurate case management records
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies
• Supporting the wider team on pension litigation and dispute resolution

Over time, there will be opportunities to undertake client-facing work, manage an agreed caseload, and further develop expertise in pensions law.

About You

To succeed in this role, you should demonstrate:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong client care skills and attention to detail

A proactive and organised approach to work

The ability to work effectively under pressure

A collaborative team ethic and willingness to learn

A strong academic record is essential, and prior experience in a similar role or a background in trade union pensions advisory work would be advantageous. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is also required.

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a specialist team within a highly regarded firm, gaining valuable hands-on experience and a clear path for career progression in a niche area of law.

If you are looking for a role that offers real development opportunities, exposure to high-profile cases, and the chance to work with a leader in the field, we would love to hear from you.