Paralegal / Commercial Executive – Insolvency & Commercial Litigation
Paralegal / Commercial Executive – Insolvency & Commercial Litigation
Here at Farleys Solicitors we’ve been practising legal common sense for over 60 years. Our roots are firmly based in Lancashire, having started our journey in Blackburn in 1958. We now have seven offices across Lancashire and Greater Manchester, 140 employees and offer a full range of legal services for individuals and businesses.
Our reputation and growth are based on how our legal services are delivered, combining our legal expertise with a down to earth approach and a focus on getting the job done for our clients.
We are currently looking to recruit a paralegal to join our rapidly growing insolvency and commercial litigation department, based out of our Winckley Square offices in Preston.
This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in a wide range of contentious debt, insolvency and commercial litigation matters and would suit someone who is looking to start out their career in law getting real, on the job experience in our busy team.
What we can offer you:
* Competitive salary commensurate with experience
* 25 days holiday plus your birthday off, or a wellbeing day
* Private medical insurance (based on qualifying criteria)
* Company funded healthcare cashback plan & Employee Assistance Programme for counselling and support
* Income protection
* Life cover
* Ongoing training and development, and opportunities for progression
* Annual firmwide social events x 2, including internal staff awards
* Cycle to work scheme
* Recruitment and legal department referrals (subject to T&C’s)
The successful candidate will carry out a wide range of tasks, including but not limited to:
* Working efficiently and effectively in providing legal support to the team in ongoing cases;
* Liaising with clients
* Taking new instructions;
* Research tasks;
* General administrative tasks and diary management;
* Contributing towards marketing content for the firm’s website and social media channels
This is a permanent, full-time position.
Who we are looking for
The ideal candidate will be a confident and ambitious team player, and keen to progress in this area of law. You will also be adaptable and proactive in prioritising and managing workloads to ensure deadlines are met
There are fantastic long-term prospects to develop your career at Farleys and we are confident we can offer you a supportive environment to flourish in. This role is a great opportunity to play a key part in the continued success of our team.
If you feel you meet the above criteria and would like to apply for the role please submit a CV and covering letter via the ‘Apply Now’ button below, telling us more about you, your experience and what you can bring to the role.
Please note: Farleys Solicitors LLP is an equal opportunities employer and we will recruit for this role solely based on merit, regardless of age, gender, race, nationality, sexual orientation, disability or religion.
While we make every effort to respond to all applications, if you haven’t heard from us in 30 days please assume you have been unsuccessful.
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To apply please submit a CV and covering letter via the 'Apply Now' button below, telling us more about you, your experience and what you can bring to the role.
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