Commercial Litigation and Debt Paralegal - Hybrid - #1666040

My client is a legal 500 Manchester based law firm, and they are seeking a Commercial Litigation and Debt Paralegal to join the team.My client is a legal 500 Manchester based law firm, and they are seeking a Commercial Litigation and Debt Paralegal to join the team. 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 petitions

Drafting 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 working

Private 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.