Paralegal, Restructuring and Insolvency in Milton Keynes

The Department

Our Legal Delivery Centre (LDC) is a flexible and scalable paralegal resource for use across all of our UK, Ireland and Middle East offices and across the full spectrum of legal services. Meeting the ever increasing demands for disaggregated legal services, the LDC offers an exciting opportunity for development and the chance to undertake chargeable work that is challenging and engaging. This is a great opportunity to join a growing team that is integral to the firm's strategy, whilst benefiting from being able to work remotely and flexibly.

The Role

Meeting the ever increasing demands for disaggregated legal services, the LDC offers an exciting opportunity for development and the chance to undertake work that is varied, challenging and engaging. Predominantly dedicated to the Restructuring and Insolvency team within the firm's Dispute Resolution group, this role offers an excellent, high quality paralegal experience together with exposure across the firm and to some of the firm's major clients. This is a great opportunity to join a growing team that is integral to the firm's strategy, whilst benefiting from remote working. We welcome applications from across the UK for those seeking an alternative experience.

Responsibilities

• You will work as part of a team delivering paralegal support to our Dispute Resolution division, with a key focus on supporting the Restructuring and Insolvency team with a mix of transactional, advisory and contentious work which could include:
• Reviewing contractual, legal and statutory documents; able to determine and advise on legal positions.
• Analysing evidence and financial information.
• Preparing draft or amended pleadings.
• Preparing a Statement of Costs.
• Corresponding with counsel and liaising in a professional manner with other internal or external stakeholders.
• Providing legal and administrative support to fee earners for their caseloads.
• Producing high quality bundles.
• Filing documents on CE-File and follow-ups.
• Attending court hearings and taking minutes / drafting detailed attendance notes.
• Reviewing documents as part of large scale eDisclosure or eDiscovery exercises.
• Undertaking legal research.
• Filing and maintaining correspondence and documentation.
• Maintaining matter trackers.
• Financial hygiene including time recording and billing.

Required experience, skills, and attributes

• Minimum 12-months previous experience in a corporate / commercial insolvency environment (essential).
• Experience using CE-File, Bundledocs, Kofax, Relativity and Intapp Time (preferred).
• Basic working knowledge of The Insolvency Rules and Civil Procedure Rules.
• Law degree or equivalent qualification.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office (especially Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Ability to organise, prioritise and multi-task.
• Ability to work accurately with excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrate drive and initiative.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the confidence to deal effectively with Partners and professionals across the firm.
• A strong and versatile team player.

Firm Profile

Across more than 80 countries, Dentons helps you grow, protect, operate and finance your organisation by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric, purpose-driven and committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and sustainability, we focus on what matters most to you.

Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to building an inclusive culture here at Dentons where our people can thrive, regardless of their background or circumstance. As well as being the right thing to do, it makes good business sense too. A richness of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives helps us best serve our clients and the communities in which we operate.

Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from everyone including of any age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, neurodiversity, disability, or with parental or caring responsibilities. We also offer flexible working hours.

If you are interested in applying for this position, we welcome direct applications via our careers page, but if you have any questions beforehand, please email recruitment.matters@dentons.com. Enquiries only please – applications will not be accepted via email.