paralegal Manchester, England
Job description
As BES Utilities embarks on expanding the level of litigation activity within the business, we have an exciting opportunity for a further Paralegal to join our growing team based in our offices in Trafford Park, Manchester.
Within BES Utilities, we take pride in the positive outcomes from our litigation record and are thrilled to be able to grow in this specific business area.
We are on the lookout for a candidate who has paralegal experience and the associated formal qualifications. Whilst having utility experience would be desirable, this isn’t essential.
Roles & Responsibilities (but not limited to):
- Act as a point of contact locally within Operations for any low-level legal advice surrounding account cases and options to proceed.
- Preparing and organizing various legal documents for upcoming cases and trials.
- Being confident in corresponding formally, evidencing case law when discussing case details with external clients and within court environments.
- Excellent organization skills, displaying a relentless nature to adhere to formal timelines for different legal proceedings
- Assess and analyse core facts of each case, highlighting to the Operations Manager &, where appropriate, our Head of Legal of any associated risks.
- Contributing to trial preparation in litigation practices.
- Providing support in the courtroom at hearings and trials, mediation, administrative proceedings, and closings.
- Ensuring all tasks are completed in adherence with regulatory standards & timelines
Key Experience Required:
- Proven numerical and analytical skills to a high standard
- Strong administration skills
- Microsoft Office
- A high level of confidentiality
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Flexibility and willingness to learn
- Enjoy working with people
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work accurately, with attention to detail
Competencies & Behaviours:
- Committed to professional development
- Attention to detail
- Driven by a desire to make improvements
- Passionate about customer experience
- Able to work in fast pace environment
Benefits:
- Career development
- Long Service awards
- Employee Recognition Incentives
- Working hours - Monday to Friday
- Company events
- Career progression/promoting within
- Free tea & coffee
- Local discounts/benefits
Be part of our future
If you would love to join our team as our new Paralegal, we encourage you to find out more.
Apply today!
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Manchester, M16 0TT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Paralegal: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
