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.
Paralegal - Restructuring and Insolvency in Manchester employer: JMW Solicitors
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