Paralegal

Talent Finder; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic law firm in Manchester City Centre is seeking a Paralegal to manage a caseload related to financial litigation. Candidates must have a Law Degree and at least 2 years of experience managing litigated claims, particularly in financial mis-selling. This role offers competitive salary and growth opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

20 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Quarterly bonus

Casual dress

Company pension

Flexitime

Qualifications

• Graduate with a Law Degree and previous experience working as a paralegal.
• Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience in Financial Litigation preferred.
• Experience with Small Claims and Fast Track claims.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess the merits of claims.
• Manage own litigated case load to a high standard.
• Draft replies to defences and witness statements.

Skills

Experience managing own litigated caseload

Experience with Small Claims Track

Strong attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal skills

Confident oral and written communication skills

Highly organised

Education

Law Degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Paralegal | Manchester City Centre | Full Time | £27,000 – £32,000 per annum

Our client is a dynamic and rapidly expanding law firm based in the heart of Manchester City Centre, specialising in financial litigation and consumer credit. They provide legal services concerning a variety of claim types, such as Plevin/PPI, motor finance, and secret commissions.

They are looking for a paralegal who is not afraid to challenge themselves and the misconduct of lenders and financial institutions. An ability to stay positive and motivated despite seemingly insurmountable odds, whilst fighting for individual consumers against the infinitely deep pockets of financial institutions, is a must.

Are you the right person for the job?

• Graduate with a Law Degree and previous experience working as a paralegal
• Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience, with at least 1 year in Financial Litigation (preferred)
• Experience managing own litigated caseload, ideally within financial mis-selling (minimum 18 months desirable)
• MUST have experience with Small Claims Track and Fast Track claims
• Experience with Fast Track / Multi Track is desirable
• Personable skills with experience managing client expectations
• IT literate with working knowledge of Word and Excel. Training will be provided on CRM
• Good keyboard skills are essential
• Client-focused with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build strong client relationships
• Highly organised, able to prioritise and meet strict deadlines
• Capable of working independently and using initiative to solve problems
• Strong attention to detail
• Confident oral and written communication skills
• Team player with a proactive and enthusiastic attitude

NO SPONSORSHIP IS AVAILABLE

What will your role look like?

• Reviewing and assessing the merits of claims
• Maintaining ongoing contact with individual clients and managing expectations
• Managing own litigated case load efficiently and independently to a high standard
• Working to strict court deadlines to prepare claims for trial
• Drafting replies to defences, witness statements, skeleton arguments, and evaluating quantum
• Compiling trial bundles
• Pursuing disclosure and assessing documentation received
• Negotiating settlements with Defendants
• Ability to conduct Preliminary, Direction and Allocation Hearings is a plus
• To understand and run Small Track, Fast Track and Multi Track Cases
• Conducting research into how the law is developing and continuously keeping knowledge up to date

What can you expect in return?

• 20 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Quarterly bonus
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Flexitime

Our client is committed to fostering internal growth and offering genuine opportunities for career development within the firm to candidates who demonstrate determination, capability, and ambition.

Please note that all applicants will go through a two-stage interview process.

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