Paralegal - Insolvency

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Overview

The Penningtons Manches Cooper Insolvency team is a busy, dynamic and growing team which enjoys a great quality of interesting and high profile work. The team is forward thinking and innovative, and is always looking to improve and enhance its existing high standards of client service. The team is looking for a Paralegal to join them in the Oxford office. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is looking for excellent quality work in a supportive and collegiate team. The role will be a hybrid one, working within the Insolvency team, particularly in relation to its recoveries and County Court function, but also specifically supporting the Restructuring and Insolvency Team, specifically on both contentious and non-contentious matters.

Responsibilities

• Communicating by email and telephone with clients and taking instructions
• Creating and maintaining spreadsheets containing client data and instructions
• Undertaking document reviews and recording findings
• Assisting with general litigation and case management and the day-to-day running of matters
• In particular, working with the County Court system throughout the life of matters, and supporting the Firm’s recoveries function
• Supporting the Restructuring and Insolvency Team on both contentious and non-contentious matters
• Other ad hoc tasks required by the team

Essential & Desirable Criteria

• Degree or CILEX qualification
• A genuine enthusiasm for the practice area
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• IT literate, confident user of MS Office
• Ability to manage a busy workload and excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other team members
• Confidence in client facing meetings and communications
• Attention to accuracy and detail
• Receptive to facilitate and support change
• Comfortable working under pressure with the ability to plan and prioritise work; appreciation of fee earner needs and constraints; commercially aware
• Some experience of County Court litigation and procedures

At our firm, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a priority and at the heart of everything we do. We actively want to attract a diverse workforce and welcome applications from everyone, from all backgrounds. We are committed to promoting an inclusive culture where everyone can be their full selves and experience being seen and heard. You can find out more about our firm’s commitment, initiatives and Pennclusion committee here.

We ensure that there are equal opportunities and treatment for all job applicants and employees, at all stages of the recruitment process and employment, regardless of age, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and social background. We aim to provide adjustments for people who have a disability, long-term health condition (including mental health) or neurodiversity. If you would like to request an adjustment, please contact [e-mail].