Paralegal - Abuse & Public Inquiries - 6 Months FTC

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading law firm as a Paralegal in the Abuse and Public Inquiries team. This role offers the opportunity to support fee earners with Covid Inquiries, conduct legal research, and prepare essential documentation for court proceedings. You'll benefit from a flexible working environment, professional development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. If you're passionate about law and eager to grow your career in a supportive team, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working

25 Days Holiday

Health and Wellbeing Programmes

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Gym Discounts

Digital GP Services

Discounted Legal Services

Qualifications

• Assist with legal research and documentation for Covid Inquiries.
• Support fee earners in preparing court bundles and client meetings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and gather relevant records.
• Prepare documents and attend client meetings to take notes.

Skills

Legal Research

Document Drafting

Client Communication

Chronology Production

Education

Law Degree

Paralegal Certification

Job description

Paralegal - Abuse & Public Inquiries - 6 Months FTC, Manchester

We are currently recruiting for a Paralegal to join our leading Abuse and Public Inquiries team in Manchester.

Providing support to our fee earners, we’re looking for individuals who can assist with Covid Inquiries.

Your responsibilities will include legal research, gathering and reviewing records, collating information, producing chronologies of complex material, attending conferences and client meetings to take notes, and preparing bundles for court, experts, counsel, and defendants. You will also be involved in opening new files and drafting documents.

Our core and voluntary Benefits:

• Hybrid working (must live a reasonable distance to commute to the office)
• 35 hours per week – Monday to Friday – Flexible and agile working environment
• 25 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Buy and sell annual leave up to 5 days
• Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App providing health checks, Digital GP’s, mental health consultations, and more
• Employee Assistance Programme offering webinars and counselling
• Group Income Protection supporting long-term income in case of illness or injury
• Health and Wellbeing Programmes including gym discounts, private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme, and meditation sessions
• Life Assurance cover
• Benefits Hub with discounts on cinema tickets, food, travel, and retail
• Free legal help and discounted lawyer-led legal services

Professional Development:

We support your career growth through courses, professional qualifications, external training, and internal resources, fostering continuous learning and development within our award-winning law firm.