Paralegal, Insolvency

Lawfront; Padiham; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & flexible working

Structured training & mentoring

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary & benefits

Supportive culture

Job summary

Farleys is seeking an ambitious Paralegal to join our growing Insolvency team and support our lawyers on a varied caseload while gaining exposure to high‑quality work and developing specialist expertise in this growing area of law.

You’ll work alongside experienced solicitors, assisting on corporate and personal insolvency matters, drafting documents, conducting legal research and ensuring case deadlines are met, while delivering excellent client service throughout the lifecycle of a case.

Qualifications

• Previous Paralegal experience within insolvency, litigation, commercial litigation, debt recovery or a similar area.
• A Law degree, LPC, SQE or equivalent legal qualification.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with professional clients, including insolvency practitioners, accountants and lenders.
• The ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• A professional and client‑focused approach.
• A genuine interest in insolvency law and commercial matters.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with corporate and personal insolvency matters.
• Assisting with investigations into directors' conduct, antecedent transactions and asset recovery claims.
• Supporting fee earners with case management and administration.
• Drafting correspondence and legal documents including applications, witness statements and court documents in insolvency litigation matters.
• Conducting legal research and preparing case summaries.
• Reviewing financial and case documentation.
• Liaising with clients, insolvency practitioners, barristers and third parties.
• Preparing court bundles and hearing documents.
• Managing key deadlines and maintaining accurate file records.
• Providing excellent client service throughout the lifecycle of a case.

Skills

Insolvency experience

Organised and proactive

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Client-facing skills

Education

Law degree or equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Paralegal, Insolvency

Paralegal – Insolvency

Build your career with a growing Insolvency team

At Farleys, our Insolvency team advises insolvency practitioners, businesses, company directors, creditors and individuals on a wide range of complex and commercially important matters.

We’re looking for an ambitious Paralegal to join the team and support our lawyers on a varied caseload, whilst gaining exposure to high‑quality work and developing specialist expertise in this growing area of law.

Whether you’re already working within insolvency or have gained experience in litigation and are looking to specialise, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your legal career.

The Role

Working alongside experienced solicitors and partners, you’ll assist on a broad range of insolvency matters and play an important role in the day‑to‑day management of cases.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with corporate and personal insolvency matters
• Assisting with investigations into directors' conduct, antecedent transactions and asset recovery claims.
• Supporting fee earners with case management and administration
• Drafting correspondence and legal documents including applications, witness statements and court documents in insolvency litigation matters.
• Conducting legal research and preparing case summaries
• Reviewing financial and case documentation
• Liaising with clients, insolvency practitioners, barristers and third parties
• Preparing court bundles and hearing documents
• Managing key deadlines and maintaining accurate file records
• Providing excellent client service throughout the lifecycle of a case

About You

We’re interested in candidates who are organised, proactive and eager to develop within a specialist legal practice.

You will ideally have:

• Previous Paralegal experience within insolvency, litigation, commercial litigation, debt recovery or a similar area
• A Law degree, LPC, SQE or equivalent legal qualification
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate with professional clients, including insolvency practitioners, accountants and lenders.
• The ability to manage competing priorities effectively
• A professional and client‑focused approach
• A genuine interest in insolvency law and commercial matters

Why Farleys?

At Farleys, you'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team where you'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced lawyers and develop your career. We combine high‑quality legal work with a genuinely friendly and down‑to‑earth culture. We believe in providing clear, practical advice, building strong client relationships and creating an environment where people are supported to develop and succeed.

As part of our well‑established Insolvency Team, you will gain hands‑on experience working on a broad range of personal and corporate insolvency matters for a respected client base, including insolvency practitioners, businesses and other professionals. You will work closely with experienced specialists, receive direct mentoring and have the opportunity to build a rewarding career in insolvency law.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded team with a strong reputation in the market, undertaking interesting and challenging work for quality clients whilst enjoying a supportive and collaborative working environment.

We offer:

• Exposure to high‑quality work
• Structured training and development including direct mentoring from experienced insolvency lawyers and exposure to a broad range of technical insolvency matters.
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A friendly and supportive culture
• A real opportunity to develop specialist expertise in a growing practice area

Join Us

If you're looking for a role that offers responsibility, development and the opportunity to build a successful career in insolvency law, we'd love to hear from you.