Title: Paralegal
Department: Business Energy Claims
Salary: £22,000
Location: Manchester city centre
Hours: Full-time [Monday – Friday]
Type: Office Based
Our client is a busy multidisciplinary legal practice based in Manchester city centre.
The firm provide a professional, personalised service for private and commercial clients and they are building a reputation as one of the city’s leading law firms. With the combined areas of specialism offered by representatives, the firm is qualified to provide high-quality legal advice and guidance for consumers and corporate clients.
You will be responsible for looking after our client’s Business Energy Claims providing a seamless and high standard of customer service. These matters will be pre-litigated settlements with the opportunity for you to progress the Litigation track in development.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Pre-litigation with the opportunity to later progress to litigation
- Maintaining client records and contact information.
- Providing support for solicitors by ensuring that all paperwork is authorised appropriately and within agreed timescales.
- Undertaking administrative tasks such as organising and maintaining original documents, photocopying, scanning and filing documents, completing forms and producing correspondence.
The successful candidate must have:
- A law degree (LLB, BA, MSc).
- Minimum 6 months file handling experience
- The ability to establish priorities and manage deadlines.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Fluency in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- The motivation to work alone and as part of a team.
- A Proactive team player
What you will receive:
- Basic salary of up to £22,000
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Training and development within the role.
- Continued opportunities for career progression and personal development.