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Job Description:

Our client is a busy multi-disciplinary practice based in Manchester City Centre who specialise in financial mis-selling, housing disrepair, data breach, fraud and professional negligence.

The firm is currently undergoing a period of substantial growth and they are seeking ambitious and confident paralegals to join their rapidly expanding legal team.

Full training will be provided; however, the ideal candidate will have a background in litigation and experience in running their own caseload. Our client offers considerable support and provides a great working environment as well as good prospects for future development within the business.

This is a great time to join the practice with excellent opportunities to help build the team and avenues for future progression.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

* Handle a non-litigated caseload in a high-quality and commercially effective manner

* Preparation and submission of claims to defendants, and ultimately the issuing of proceedings

* Draft legal documentation and conduct legal research

* Draft/Edit client correspondence

* Interview clients and liaise with a variety of 3 rd party professionals and stakeholders

* Maintain high standards of information recording and client care

* Undertake administrative tasks as required

* Draft instructions to experts and third parties

Core Competencies Required:

* Law Degree (LLB, BA, MSC)

* LPC or CILEX qualification or working towards similar qualification

* Knowledge of general litigation

* Must have a good telephone manner, with confidence in delivery

* Excellent understanding of Proclaim or other similar case management system

* Be able to establish priorities and manage deadlines

* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and relevant practice and business IT systems

* Highly motivated and pro-active team player

* Must be able to work in a flexible environment

Schedule

* 37.5 hours per week from Monday to Friday, working flexibly between 8am and 6.30pm.

What you will receive:

* Basic salary of £24 - £26,500k depending on experience

* Performance Bonus / Commission Pay

* 25 days holiday + bank holidays

* Perfect city centre location

* Company pension

* Excellent ongoing training and support

* Great opportunities for career progression and development

* 20% Gym Discount

* Other corporate discounts

If you would like to find out more then apply today