Barings Law is a technology-led, multi-disciplinary legal practice based in Manchester city centre.
We provide professional, personalised services for private and commercial clients. Established in 2009, we are steadily building a reputation as one of the city’s leading law firms.
Our combined areas of specialism mean that Barings Law is qualified to provide high-quality legal advice, support and guidance for consumers and corporate clients.
Our areas of practice include – but are not limited to – cases of financial mis-selling, business interruption insurance, personal injury, group litigation, bank fraud and commercial litigation.
We are currently looking to recruit an experienced paralegal, based at our head office in Manchester.
The successful candidate will handle claims across the range of our areas of practice. Ideally, you will have an appetite for, and want to learn more about, the issue of financial mis-selling while working closely with supervisors, colleagues and partners on the cases.
We offer full training and ongoing support and provide a relaxed but professional working environment as well as good prospects for career development within the business.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conducting pre-claim investigations, legal research and initial case assessments
- Drafting and editing client correspondence
- Dealing with queries from clients, defendants’ legal representatives and other third parties in person, electronically or via telephone
- Drafting pleadings and other court documents, including trial submissions and instruction to Counsel
- Proofreading legal documents to ensure accuracy and legal compliance
- Performing administrative duties on assigned claims (organising calendars, court hearings and case files as well as managing logistics and maintaining records on CRM)
- Engaging in alternative dispute resolutions, mediations and settlement negotiations
- Attending trials and other hearings with Counsel
- Supporting solicitors and other team leaders by carrying out a range of legal tasks
- Undertaking administrative tasks to ensure effective collaboration across the business
The successful candidate will have:
- A law degree (LLB, MSc)
- Proven, demonstrable experience as a paralegal
- The ability to establish priorities and work under pressure to meet critical deadlines
- Excellent organisational and communication skills and a flexible approach to the working environment
- The motivation to work alone and collaborate as part of a team
- Strong interpersonal skills, with a friendly, outgoing manner
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and applications such as Word and Excel
- The ability to maintain stringent attention to detail when working with large volumes of data
Desirable but not essential:
- One year’s relevant experience in a paralegal or claims management role
- Experience in file handling and managing legal caseloads
- Experience in, and knowledge of, instances of financial mis-selling
What you will receive:
- Basic salary of up to £24,200 increasing to £26,000 per annum upon successful completion of six-month probation period
- 25 days paid leave plus bank holidays
- A role in a sought-after city-centre location with a professional and friendly working environment
- Ongoing training and support
- Continued opportunities for career progression and personal development
- The potential for a hybrid home-office working model upon completion of the probationary period
- Private Medical Insurance
- Death in Service cover
- Company events including weekly business updates
If you are looking to further your career in law at a progressive, welcoming law firm, apply today with your CV and a brief covering letter.
Please note that all applicants must be eligible to work and live in the UK as employer sponsorship is not available.
Job type: Full-time, permanent. Eight-hour office-based shifts, Monday to Friday.
Salary: Up to £26,000 per annum.
