Our award-winning, top 75, full-service law firm is looking for a Paralegal to undertake debt recovery work on behalf of the firm. Whilst the successful applicant will primarily report to a Partner in the Commercial Litigation team, the work undertaken and results obtained will be of importance to the wider firm and will involve exposure to the wider firm and its Senior Partner and Finance Director.

The role is based at our Head Office in Spinningfields, Manchester city centre.

The role:

• The role is primarily to undertake debt recovery work in relation to the firm’s debts and will include a variety of legal and administrative tasks including but not limited to:
• Managing a caseload of debt recovery files with close supervision;
• Preparing letters of claim and court proceedings for issue;
• Drafting letters to third parties and instructions to counsel;
• Liaising with counsels’ chambers and the court;
• Creating indexes and preparing electronic and paper bundles for court hearings;
• Assisting in the preparation of witness statements and other enclosures to formal documents;
• Assisting in relation to the production and review of disclosure; and
• Attending training seminars to develop knowledge and understanding, and to be aware of ongoing changes to procedural rules and developments in case law. 

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and ambitious individual to develop their legal knowledge and skills and to learn from our highly experienced lawyers in a collegiate environment.  Progression opportunities are available for the right candidate. 

The role will be fully office-based initially, with the option to discuss hybrid working after a settling in period.

What we are looking for:

• Strong academics, including a law degree or GDL. 
• Excellent organisation skills and a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner with a focus on providing great client care.
• The ability to adapt and work at a fast pace.
• Strong work ethic and ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Experience in a paralegal role (commercial litigation/debt recovery in particular) would be advantageous but is not essential.