Paralegal

We are currently recruiting for a Paralegal to join our leading Abuse and Public Inquiries team in Manchester.

Providing support to our fee earners, we’re looking for those who can assist on a varied caseload whereby we are acting for clients in civil abuse claims against various organisations and institutions, as well as the opportunity to assist on public inquiry work as and when available.

As part of the role, you’ll be assisting our busy fee earners, including legal research, gathering and reviewing records and collating information, including producing chronologies of often lengthy and complex material and as such, a high attention to detail is required. With the position, it will be required to attend conferences and client meetings alongside fee earners, in order to take notes and also to prepare bundles for court, experts, counsel and defendants, along with opening new files, drafting documents and dealing with a large volume of new enquiries that come into the department with other members of the team.

What we offer in return:

We offer a flexible agile working environment, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package including 25 days holiday allowance plus the option to purchase an extra 5 days, pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance and income protection insurance. The opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with an award- winning law firm.

Slater and Gordon are a leading consumer law firm, and our mission is to give people easier access to world class legal services. We are a legal services business powered by technology and led by people that support customers in every step of their case.

At Slater and Gordon Lawyers (UK) we are inclusive. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view. We believe diversity drives innovation. So, we’re building a culture where difference is valued. Our culture motivates our employees to give their full selves to the job and invest in the company’s future.

If you have got the talent, ambition and focus and are looking for a stimulating and rewarding career please contact Laura Emerton