Paralegal

Means Resource Talent Solutions Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading solicitor’s firm in Manchester is seeking experienced Financial Mis-Selling Paralegals to join its newly established litigation team. The successful candidates will have at least 12–18 months of experience in handling financial mis-selling claims. Responsibilities include managing a caseload, drafting legal documents, and liaising with clients and financial institutions. A law degree or equivalent legal qualification is preferred, along with excellent communication skills and attention to detail. The position offers a full-time contract with a salary starting from £28,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Potential for hybrid-work

Qualifications

• Minimum 12–18 months experience in financial mis-selling or consumer litigation.
• Strong understanding of claims-handling processes.
• Experience managing a high-volume caseload.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of financial mis-selling claims.
• Draft correspondence, witness statements, and court documents.
• Liaise with clients and financial institutions.

Skills

Financial mis-selling regulations understanding

Excellent written communication

Negotiation skills

Client care skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Law degree (LLB) or equivalent

Tools

Proclaim or similar case management systems

Job description

Manchester City Centre, Manchester, United Kingdom

We are representing a leading solicitor’s firm based in the North West, dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to clients nationwide. With a team of experienced professionals, we specialise in handling no win no fee claims across various service areas, helping individuals and businesses retrieve compensation for financial mis‑selling and consumer issues.

We are looking for experienced paralegals to join our newly established team based in Manchester.

Summary

We are seeking experienced Financial Mis‑Selling Paralegals to join our new litigation team based in Manchester. The successful candidates will have at least 12-18 months of experience handling financial mis‑selling matters such as investment mis‑selling, pension transfers, PPI, or other financial product claims. You will manage your own caseload, draft key legal documentation, liaise with clients and financial institutions, and ensure cases progress efficiently through the claims process.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of financial mis-selling claims from initial instruction to resolution.
• Draft correspondence, witness statements, letters of claim, and court documents.
• Liaise with clients, financial institutions, experts, and counsel.
• Conduct due diligence, document reviews, and factual investigations.
• Undertake legal research to support ongoing and potential claims.
• Prepare court bundles and assist in pre‑litigation and litigation stages.
• Maintain accurate records and update the case management system.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, SRA regulations, and FCA‑related standards where applicable.

Skill Requirements

• Minimum 12–18 months experience in financial mis‑selling, consumer litigation, or civil claims.
• Strong understanding of financial mis‑selling regulations and claims‑handling processes.
• Excellent written communication, negotiation, and client‑care skills.
• Confident working independently on a high‑volume caseload.
• Experience using case management systems (e.g., Proclaim or similar).
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Law degree (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification preferred.
• Completion of LPC / SQE (desirable but not essential if experience is extensive).

Job Details

• Full time
• Potential for Hybrid‑working
• Salary – Anywhere from £28,000 (DOE) (plus excellent benefits)

To Apply

Please click apply for immediate consideration and one of the team will be in touch with more details.

About Us

Resource Talent help businesses recruit to entry level and mid to senior level roles across qualified back office positions across multiple sectors. Our dedicated team utilise networks and relationships to find the best quality candidates for your positions. We offer businesses the Talent and Technology needed to attract the best talent to your business for a fraction of the cost of agencies. We are proven to be saving startups and early stage businesses 35% to 50% on recruitment agency spend, allowing them to scale profitably as possible.