Job Description

Paralegal - Restructuring and Insolvency

Department: Restructuring and Insolvency

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Manchester

Reporting To: Tom McCue

Description

Our Restructuring and Insolvency team advise on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious restructuring and insolvency matters. We provide practical, specialist advice to insolvency practitioners, businesses, individuals, directors, lenders and other stakeholders on domestic and cross-border matters.

This is an excellent opportunity to support senior solicitors whilst also managing an agreed caseload under supervision. You will be joining a cohesive and friendly team, with opportunities to learn from experienced Solicitors and Partners.

Learn from and collaborate with experienced Solicitors and Partners in a supportive team, with development opportunities for the right person.

The role will initially be fully office-based, with the option of hybrid working after a settling-in period.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with contentious and non-contentious restructuring and insolvency matters, including LPA receiverships, company administrations and liquidations, including:

• Assist with disclosure production/review and prepare witness statement exhibits, other formal document enclosures, indexes and electronic/paper bundles for hearings and mediations
• Draft correspondence to clients, counsel and third parties
• Attend client meetings, mediations and court hearings
• Handle telephone enquiries from clients
• Assist with onboarding and file opening, closure and archiving
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date physical/electronic records in the case management system
• Deliver an effective, timely, efficient service, maintaining high client satisfaction and professional, courteous communication with clients and colleagues
• Record time accurately and promptly and comply with relevant legislation, SRA Accounts Rules
• Attend training seminars to develop knowledge and stay current with procedural rules and case law

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Previous relevant paralegal experience ideally within Restructuring and Insolvency
• Strong academics, including a law degree or GDL
• An understanding of court processes and ideally familiarity with CE-File
• Excellent organisation skills and a keen attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deal directly with clients in a professional manner and provide great client care
• The ability to adapt and work at a fast pace
• Strong work ethic and ‘can-do’ attitude, with the ability to work collaboratively and support colleagues
• Excellent IT skills particularly with experience in Word, Excel and Outlook
• Knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and/or the Insolvency Act would be desirable.