Paralegal

HARRISON DRURY; Sale; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Sale is seeking a Paralegal to join their Manchester office. This role offers the chance to support the Insolvency & Restructuring team by managing case administration and conducting legal research. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be highly organized, and possess a desire to learn and progress in a legal career. This firm is renowned for its supportive culture, hybrid working policy, and numerous employee benefits, making it a great place to develop professionally.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

Employee bonus scheme

Medicash health benefits cash plan

Holiday entitlement increases with length of service

Paid time off for voluntary work

Free conveyancing for primary residence

Free individual or mirror Wills

Employee referral scheme

Biannual promotion and salary uplift application process

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Organised individual with a genuine desire to learn and progress.
• Previous experience as a Paralegal or Administrator in a legal team is preferred.
• Exposure to insolvency, corporate transactions, litigation, or debt recovery.

Responsibilities

• Manage administration on the SOS case management system.
• Undertake legal research and prepare updates/blog articles.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Commercial awareness

Strong attention to detail

Strong IT skills

Self-motivated

Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

Tools

SOS case management system

Job description

Our Insolvency & Restructuring team is now seeking a Paralegal to join our Manchester office. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone keen to learn, highly organised, and motivated to build a career in a busy commercial environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the team, providing accurate and timely assistance, and undertaking routine and transactional fee‑earning activities. You'll help ensure compliance standards are met, deliver excellent client service, and contribute to the team's success.

Responsibilities

• Manage administration on the SOS case management system, including matter opening, closing, and updates.
• Undertake legal research and prepare updates/blog articles for the website.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and strong attention to detail.
• Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Self‑motivated with a genuine desire to learn and progress.
• Strong IT skills.
• Confident working both independently and as part of a team. (Desirable)
• Previous experience as a Paralegal or Administrator in a legal team.
• Exposure to insolvency, corporate transactions, litigation, or debt recovery.
• Familiarity with preparing hearing bundles.
• Experience using SOS case management (or similar systems).

Benefits

Harrison‑Drury is a market leading firm of solicitors with offices in Lancashire, Cumbria, and Staffordshire. We're delighted to be named one of the UK's Best Companies to work for, for the fifth year running, placing at number 40 in the Top 100 Best Mid‑Sized Companies to work for list. We also ranked 10th in the Best Companies to work for in the Law sector – achievements that reflect our commitment to creating a supportive, people‑focused workplace. We are an employer of choice because we have a culture that challenges the conventional law firm approach and focuses our energy on getting great results for our clients, while attracting and developing brilliant people.

• Hybrid working policy
• Employee bonus scheme and annual pay review
• Medicash health benefits cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Holiday entitlement increases with length of service
• Paid time off for voluntary work (2 days per year)
• Free conveyancing for the purchase/sale of your primary residence
• Free individual or mirror Wills
• Employee referral scheme
• Biannual promotion and salary uplift application process
• Regular social events, including our annual Christmas party and staff recognition awards

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an award‑winning, people‑focused firm.
• Work alongside recognised experts in the field.
• Enjoy a supportive culture that invests in staff development and wellbeing.
• Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a growing team.