Paralegal - Financial Dispute Resolution

Flint Bishop Solicitors; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Leeds is seeking a driven Paralegal to join its Finance Dispute Resolution department. The ideal candidate will assist with complex cases and provide high-quality client service. This role includes supporting the Partner, managing client communications, and ensuring financial management. The law firm offers competitive salary, bonuses, and excellent benefits including career development opportunities and flexible holiday policies.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Career development opportunities

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Extra day off for your birthday

Staff discounts on legal services

Qualifications

• Strong communicator with excellent telephone handling skills.
• Previous experience in property or litigation preferred.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the Partner with complex cases.
• Manage incoming calls and client correspondence.
• Ensure high standard of client care.

Skills

Excellent telephone handling skills

Strong communication skills

Experience in property or litigation

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Excellent time management skills

Enthusiastic and team-oriented

Job description

Overview

Department: Finance Dispute Resolution

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Leeds

Description

We are seeking a driven Paralegal to join our Finance Dispute Resolution department at an exciting time of growth.

As a Paralegal you will play a vital role within our Finance Dispute Resolution department by assisting in the Partner in the department with a range of complex and contentious matters relating to secured lending.

You will ensure that clients, represented by Flint Bishop, receive pro-active, consistent, and efficient levels of service.

The role is full time, Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week at our office in Leeds. Reporting to the Head of Finance Dispute Resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the Partner of the finance disputes resolution department with a complex and contentious caseload.
• Matter creation on Casenet;
• Dealing with incoming telephone calls and correspondence from our clients in a timely manner.
• Undertaking fee earning work accurately, reliably and in accordance with the Firm’s quality and risk management procedures.
• Good financial management of your matters which includes taking responsibility for accurate time recording and billing, managing levels of WIP.
• Taking responsibility for your own personal development, ensuring that your technical expertise and interpersonal and soft skills are up-to-date and continually developing. This will involve attending training sessions, reading, participation in coaching and personal development reviews, and, where appropriate, giving training sessions and supervising less experienced staff in the department.
• Working constantly to ensure that the Firm, and you as an individual, provide the highest standard of client care and service to all clients of the Firm.
• Making outbound telephone calls to our clients, their key suppliers and any parties who have and interest in a property.
• Working to clients agreed or departmental levels of service (service standards).
• Any other tasks as set by the Partner or Head of Finance Dispute Resolution.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Have excellent telephone handling skills and be a strong communicator.
• Preferably have previous experience in property or litigation.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
• Be focused on resolutions and positive outcomes.
• Have excellent time management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines with your caseloads.
• Be enthusiastic and work hard to develop with the team and the business.

Disclosure will be required in the event that a position is offered. Financial checks will be required in the event that a position is offered.

Benefits

What we offer?

• Competitive salary
• Bonus potential
• Great working environment at our Leeds offices
• Career development opportunities
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Options to buy & sell 1 week’s holiday
• 1 week’s holiday carry over
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Staff card discount scheme for local shops
• Social days and evenings on the firm
• Staff discounts on legal services