Overview
Paralegal Jobs in Manchester Area, United Kingdom at Bermans
Title: Paralegal
Company: Bermans
Location: Manchester Area, United Kingdom
New Vacancy – Paralegal (Asset Based Lending Department)
We are looking for a Paralegal to join our Asset Based Lending (ABL) Department. The existing team is friendly, hard-working, welcoming and we are seeking a like-minded individual.
Start date: ASAP
Manchester: Manchester city-centre office, with 5 days working in the office.
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time – 37 hours
Main Purpose of the Job
To provide administrative support to the Asset Based Lending Department.
Key Duties
Carrying out general administrative support duties.
Opening files and carrying out conflict checks on the case management system.
Recording all payments to the case management system and individual case payment plan/docs (subject to training and supervision as below).
General file financial administration (subject to training and supervision as below).
Arranging payment(s) out to client as required (subject to training and supervision as below).
Standard emails and letters out to clients and debtors as required (subject to training and supervision as below).
Answering incoming calls and correspondence from clients, Debtors and other professionals and delivering messages accurately and efficiently.
Issuing letters before action and winding up notices.
Issue court applications for Charging Orders, HCO, attachment of Earnings and orders to attend.
Issue and serve County court proceedings, Statutory Demands and Bankruptcy / Wind-up Petitions.
Skills Required
Essential:
Good standard of computer literacy and keyboard skills.
Good communication skills.
Demonstrates a commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
Good standard of literacy, numeracy and attention to detail.
Professional manner both by phone and face to face.
Organisational skills and the ability to multitask
Desirable: Awareness of work undertaken in a solicitor’s office
Personal Qualities
Discretion and ability to work in a confidential environment.
Keen to learn and develop in a legal setting.
Pleasant, approachable, patient and polite.
Ability to work amidst frequent interruptions whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to be flexible to suit the needs of the Department and business.
Demonstrates drive and enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.
Ability to work as part of a team and be willing to assist wherever necessary
Qualifications Required
The successful candidate must have achieved a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, including both Maths and English (or equivalent).
Salary: Will be dependent upon experience
Benefits:
25 days holiday (as well as bank holidays)
Death in service policy
Pension
Medicash Health Cover
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Sick pay
How to apply:
Please contact: [email protected]
