Paralegal/Trainee Solicitor Manchester, England
Job description
Title: Paralegal /Trainee Solicitor
Reporting to: Head of Department
Overall Responsibility: Legal Director
Experience: Minimum 1 year
Type: Full Time
FDM Solicitorsis a busy multi-disciplinary practice based in Manchester City Centre who specialise in financial mis-selling, housing disrepair, business energy claims, fraud and professional negligence. The firm is currently undergoing a period of substantial growth and we are seeking ambitious and confident paralegals to join our rapidly expanding Housing Disrepair department.
Full training will be provided; however the ideal candidate will have a background in litigation and experience in running their own caseload. We offer considerable support and provide a great working environment as well as good prospects for future development within the business. This is a great time to join the practice with excellent opportunities to help build the team and avenues for future progression.
Upon successful completion of a 6-month probationary period, you will be eligible for consideration for a training contract, with the possibility of the probationary period counting towards your overall training contract period.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Initially handle a non-litigated caseload (litigated thereafter) in a high-quality and commercially effective manner
- Preparation and submission of claims to defendants, and ultimately the issuing of proceedings
- Draft legal documentation and conduct legal research
- Draft/edit client correspondence
- Interview clients and liaise with a variety of 3rd party professionals and stakeholders
- Maintain high standards of information recording and client care
- Undertake administrative tasks as required
- Draft instructions to experts and counsel
Core Competencies Required:
- Graduate – Law preferred
- LPC or ILEX qualification or working towards similar qualification
- Knowledge of general litigation
- Must have a good telephone manner, with confidence in delivery
- Excellent understanding of Proclaim or other case management system
- Be able to establish priorities and manage deadlines
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and relevant practice and business IT systems
- Highly motivated and pro-active team player
- Must be able to work in a flexible environment
Schedule:
37.5 hours per week from Monday to Friday, working flexibly between 8am and 8pm.
What you will receive:
- £22,000 plus performance related bonus
- 33 days’ holiday including bank holidays
- Company pension
- Perfect city centre location
- Friendly and professional environment
- Great opportunities for career progression and development
- Free monthly counselling session
- Free drinks and snacks delivered weekly
- Gym 2 minutes’ walk at a discounted rate
- Other corporate discounts
If you believe you have the skills and experience we are looking for, please apply today.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £22,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Paralegal: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
