Job Description

Paralegal - Financial Litigation

Location: Manchester City Centre
Salary: Commensurate with experience

10 Positions Available Due to Continued Growth.

Job Overview

We are looking for a paralegal who is not afraid to challenge themselves and the misconduct of lenders and financial institutions. An ability to stay positive and motivated despite seemingly insurmountable odds whilst fighting for individual consumers against the infinitely deep pockets of financial institutions is a must.

Other things that you should taking into consideration are: -

We are a dynamic and rapidly expanding law firm based in the heart of Manchester City Centre, specialising in financial litigation and consumer credit. We provide legal services concerning a variety claim types, such as Plevin/PPI, motor finance, secret commissions.

Responsibilities:

Reviewing and assessing the merits of claims. Maintaining ongoing contact with individual clients and managing expectations. Managing own litigated case load efficiently and independently to a high standard. Working to strict court deadlines to prepare claims for trial. Drafting replies to defences, witness statements, skeleton arguments, evaluating quantum. Compiling trial bundles. Pursuing disclosure and assessing documentation received. Negotiating settlements with Defendants. Ability to conduct Preliminary, Direction and Allocation Hearings is a plus. To understand and run Small Track, Fast Track and Multi Track Cases. Conducting research into how the law is developing and continuously keeping knowledge up to date.

Key skills

Technical Skills & Experience

Graduate with a Law Degree and a minimum of 3 years previous experience working as a paralegal. A minimum of 18 months experience managing own litigated case load within the field of financial mis-selling is desirable. Personable skills and experience with managing client expectations. IT literate with working knowledge of Word and Excel. Training will be provided on CRM. Good keyboard skills are essential. Experience with Fast Track / Multi Track is desirable. A minimum of 1-year Financial Litigation is a must.

Personal Attributes

Client-focused with excellent interpersonal skills Ability to build strong client relationships and manage expectations Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines Capable of working independently and using initiative to solve problems Strong attention to detail Confident oral and written communication skills Team player with a proactive and enthusiastic attitude

Career Progression

We are committed to fostering internal growth and offer genuine opportunities for career development within the firm to candidates who demonstrate determination, capability, and ambition.

Application

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role within a thriving law firm, we would love to hear from you. Please include an indication of your expected salary when submitting your application.

Please note that all applicants will undergo relevant employment reference, 2 stage interview process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 24,000.00-32,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Company pension Transport links
Schedule:

Flexitime Monday to Friday
Experience:

Litigation: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person