Insolvency & Restructuring Paralegal - Trainee Contract

Harrison Drury & Co; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Manchester seeks a motivated Paralegal to support the Insolvency & Restructuring team. This role offers excellent career progression and requires strong academic credentials, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in SOS case management. Responsibilities include managing court documents, conducting legal research, and ensuring compliance standards are met. Join a supportive firm recognized for its employee-focused culture and benefit from hybrid working options, a bonus scheme, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

Employee bonus scheme

Medicash health benefits cash plan

Increasing holiday entitlement

Paid time off for voluntary work

Free conveyancing services

Free Wills

Employee referral scheme

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Must be highly organised with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Previous experience as a Paralegal or Administrator in a legal team is desirable.
• Familiarity with preparing court hearing bundles is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage administration on the SOS case management system.
• Prepare court hearing and mediation bundles.
• Draft correspondence and court documents.
• Undertake legal research and produce updates for the website.
• Attend court and produce detailed notes.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Strong IT skills

Highly organised

Self-motivated

Education

Strong academic background

Tools

SOS case management system

Job description

A leading law firm in Manchester seeks a motivated Paralegal to support the Insolvency & Restructuring team. This role offers excellent career progression and requires strong academic credentials, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in SOS case management. Responsibilities include managing court documents, conducting legal research, and ensuring compliance standards are met. Join a supportive firm recognized for its employee-focused culture and benefit from hybrid working options, a bonus scheme, and professional development opportunities.