Our award-winning, top 75, full-service law firm is looking for up to three Paralegals to join its successful and growing Commercial Litigation team, based at our Head Office in Spinningfields, Manchester city centre.
Our commercial litigation team is one of the biggest in the North-West. Our depth of knowledge and breadth of experience means we are able to assist with a huge range of business disputes, from the simple to the extremely complex. We operate nationally for commercial clients who need help with high-value corporate and commercial disputes.
The role:
Each role will support key Partners in the team, as well as providing assistance to the wider team as and when necessary, with a variety of legal and administrative tasks including but not limited to:
* Assisting more senior fee-earners in the conduct of their litigation cases.
* Attending client meetings, mediations and court hearings.
* Engaging in telephone calls with potential new enquiries, discussing a wide range of litigation matters.
* Drafting letters to clients, counsel and third parties.
* Liaising with counsels’ chambers and the court.
* Assisting in file opening and onboarding new clients.
* Creating indexes and preparing electronic and paper bundles for court hearings and mediations.
* Assisting in the preparation of exhibits to witness statements and other enclosures to formal documents.
* Assisting in relation to the production and review of disclosure.
* Attending training seminars to develop knowledge and understanding, and to be aware of ongoing changes to procedural rules and developments in case law.
This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and ambitious individual to develop their legal knowledge and skills and to learn from our highly experienced lawyers in a collegiate environment. Progression opportunities are available for the right candidate.
The role will be fully office-based initially, with the option to discuss hybrid working after a settling in period.
What we are looking for:
* Strong academics, including a law degree or GDL.
* Excellent organisation skills and a keen attention to detail.
* Ability to communicate in a professional manner with a focus on providing great client care.
* The ability to adapt and work at a fast pace.
* Strong work ethic and ‘can-do’ attitude.
* Experience in a paralegal role (commercial litigation in particular) would be advantageous but is not essential.
Working for JMW
As well as a rewarding career, JMW offers its colleagues many other opportunities and benefits, including:
* A minimum of 25 days' annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus office closure between Christmas and New Year.
* Travel Insurance – covering you and eligible family members.
* Death In Service - 3 x basic salary.
* Private Medical Insurance (subject to opting in) and option of contributing to add eligible family members.
* Income Protection - cover of up to 75% of salary.
* Access to an interest free travel pass/parking loan.
* A one-hour early finish, one Friday a month.
* Two days a year to do charitable work, with a huge variety of events to get involved in.
* The opportunity to participate in sports teams, hobby clubs, and social events.
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders.
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