The Lanes Group are the UK’s largest independent provider of water and wastewater solutions and services, we play a vital role in always maintaining the seamless operations of the nation’s water systems. Formed in 1992, our half a billion-pound turnover ensures continued expansion for market share. Our key differentiator is our 4000 staff and our resource pool that includes the most innovative fleet, plant, and equipment the market has to offer. Working in the Lanes Group this position is crucial in maintaining our high standards of training delivery and compliance across our water utility partnerships About the Role: We are looking or a Paralegal assistant reporting into the Commercial Director/Company Secretary based at either Preston, Manchester or Leeds office. This newly created role is to support the Director in all the Legal Procedures ensuring that all the commercials and legal files are kept in order. Location: Preston/Manchester or Leeds - Hybrid Hours: Monday to Friday – 37.5 hours (with a 30 minute unpaid break) Salary: £28000 -£30000 Responsibilities – but not limited to: Working closely with the Commerical Director/Company Secretary General Legal Procedures (working to Civil Procedure rules, White Book, Part 27) Preparation of Claims Defence Dealing with case work and producing witness statements Preparation of court bundles and supporting the director with court work legal files Keeping registers and ensuring all files are in order and saved internally Liaising with Directors, Property Lawyers and a wide range of external contacts including commercial consultants. Liaising with internal teams across the wider businesd Producing board level reports Updating files - ensuring Compliance with relevant regulations and industry standard Qualifications and Training: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. Ideally a Legal background - Commercial Minimum 2 years' experience administration Commercial Experience Strong organisational and multitasking abilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills Able to work on own initiative Strong attention to detail A higher national diploma or a degree in legal studies, law, or paralegal experience is preferred What we offer: 24 days holidays plus bank holidays Death in Service/Pension Scheme Pension Scheme Free Car Parking at head office site Hybrid Working This position is open to Internal and External candidates. Any internal candidates currently employed within a division of the Lanes Group must complete an Internal Application form and submit to recruitment. The Lanes Group plc comprises of a range of established service providers subsidiaries, which complement the specialist service of Lanes, by both work type and geography. Increasing our overall capability, assets and offering to our customers. Lanes - https://www.lanesgroup.com/ Lanes I - https://lanes-infra.com/ SUS - https://sus.co.uk/ Clearflow - https://www.clearflowltd.com/ AQS - https://aqsenvironmentalsolutions.ie/ We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community Strictly no agencies please