Commercial Litigation and Debt Paralegal - Hybrid
The successful commercial litigation paralegal will join the highly successful litigation and dispute resolution department and be responsible for running their own caseload and assisting on complex matters. This is a full-time position with hybrid working with excellent career opportunities to include a clear route to qualification for the right candidate.
Within this exciting, fee earning role, you will be required to provide clients with advice from instruction to hearing/settlement and correspond with debtors and third parties.
Duties will include:
Drafting and submitting claim forms and winding up/bankruptcy petitionsDrafting pleadings and witness statements for the county court ensuring all are prepared as soon in advance as possible.
A key aspect of the role is to liaise with Court prior to trials to ensure necessary paperwork is sent and received and follow up on late/lost paperwork
Understanding and utilising the Civil procedure rules
Excellent customer service and negotiation skills
You will have gained similar experience, ideally within a debt recovery department.
Strong drafting skills are imperative coupled with the ability to prepare pleadings and witness statements for the court.
First class organisational and administrative skills are paramount as is strong attention to detail.
What’s on offer
Flexible workingPrivate healthcare
Generous bonus scheme
Relaxed dress code
Pension scheme
If you would like to be considered for this commercial litigation paralegal roles or similar positions in Manchester please contact Nadine Ali in our Manchester office.