Paralegal aiding Motor Recoveries team with claims from inception to resolution in Manchester office. Requires hybrid work with 2 - 3 days office attendance.
About the role
- Lead Paralegal supporting fee earners in Debt Recovery at a full-service international law firm. Providing litigation tasks, client communication, and case ownership within a hybrid working model.
Responsibilities
- Provide ad hoc advice and guidance to clients and colleagues on non-referred matters
- Brief Counsel on complex cases and prepare bundles for hearings or trials
- Review matters at referral stage, defining scope and breaking work into proportionate tasks
- Handle a range of litigation tasks, including drafting claims, responding to defences, negotiating settlements, and managing enforcement or insolvency applications
- Communicate scope and progress clearly to clients throughout the matter
- Liaise with third parties such as litigants in person, legal representatives, and courts
- Take ownership of cases, ensuring timely progression to conclusion using the Liberate case management system
- Work with autonomy while reporting regularly to the Specialist Manager based on matter complexity and value
Requirements
- Experience assisting fee earners on files and providing support to qualified professionals
- Background in dispute resolution or defendant debt recovery
- Strong strategic thinking with decisive, action-oriented decision-making skills
- Proficiency in ICT and solid knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent problem-solving skills, legal research capabilities, and technical competence
- Ability to demonstrate integrity, encourage open debate, and foster a culture of sharing best practices and reporting issues when arisen
- Previous experience working on insolvency cases (desirable)
Benefits
- Equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity
- Committed to creating an inclusive environment for all
- Positive experience for all candidates; adjustments or support offered as needed
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