Paralegal & Insolvency & Asset Recovery

Brandon James Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading City law firm is seeking a Paralegal for its Insolvency and Asset Recovery team in London. This role offers excellent hands-on experience with high-value cases, especially for candidates aiming for long-term careers in litigation. Key responsibilities include assisting on insolvency matters, conducting legal research, and managing client interactions. The firm is known for its supportive culture and offers competitive salaries along with training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

High level of responsibility

Excellent career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous paralegal experience within insolvency, restructuring, litigation, or asset recovery.
• Good understanding of UK insolvency procedures and related litigation processes.
• Able to manage multiple matters in a busy City practice environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist on contentious and non-contentious insolvency matters.
• Support asset recovery, fraud, and enforcement work.
• Conduct legal research and draft correspondence and documents.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

Paralegal – Insolvency & Asset Recovery Location: London (City)

A leading City law firm is seeking a Paralegal to join its highly regarded Insolvency and Asset Recovery team in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal looking to build hands‑on experience within a technically strong and fast‑paced practice, working on complex and high‑value matters.

The Role

You will support partners and associates on a broad range of insolvency, restructuring and asset recovery matters, acting for insolvency practitioners, lenders, corporate, and other stakeholders.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting on contentious and non-contentious insolvency matters
• Supporting asset recovery, fraud, and enforcement work
• Legal research and drafting correspondence and documents
• Reviewing and managing disclosure and document bundles
• Liaising with clients, counsel, courts, and other third parties
• Maintaining case files and supporting matter management

About You

• Previous paralegal experience within insolvency, restructuring, litigation, or asset recovery
• Strong academic background, ideally with a law degree or equivalent
• Good understanding of UK insolvency procedures and related litigation processes
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confident communicatorBearer with a professional and proactive approach
• Able to manage multiple matters in a busy City practice environment

The Firm

• Well‑established City law firm with a strong reputation in insolvency and disputes
• High‑quality client base and complex, interesting work
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Excellent exposure and learning opportunities for career development

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• High level of responsibility and client exposure
• Excellent experience for those pursuing long‑term careers in insolvEXPECTation, litigation, or qualification routes
• A supportive City firm environment with strong training

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