Overview
Paralegal/Disrepair Jobs in Manchester, England, UK at Coppersmith Recruitment
Position: Paralegal (Housing Disrepair)
Our client is a busy multi-disciplinary practice based in Manchester who specialise in financial mis-selling, housing disrepair, data breach, fraud and professional negligence.
Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly.
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
* 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
Schedule
* 37.5 hours per week from Monday to Friday, working flexibly between 8am and 6.30pm.
What you will receive:
* Basic salary of £22 – £25k depending on experience
* Performance Bonus / Commission Pay
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Company pension
* Excellent ongoing training and support
* Great opportunities for
career progression
and development
* 20% Gym Discount
If you would like to find out more then
apply today
Title: Paralegal/Disrepair
Company: Coppersmith Recruitment
Location: Manchester, England, UK
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Secretary, Lawyer)
