Title: Paralegal

Department: Business Interruption 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 Commercial Interruption 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.