FMS Paralegal
The company:
We are a leading solicitor’s firm based in the North West, dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to clients nationwide. With a team of experienced professionals, we specialise in handling no win no fee claims across various service areas, helping individuals and businesses retrieve compensation for financial mis-selling and consumer issues.
We are looking for experienced paralegals to join our new team based in Blackburn.
Summary:
We are seeking experienced Financial Mis-Selling Paralegals to join our new litigation team based in Manchester. The successful candidates will have at least 12-18 months of experience handling financial mis-selling matters — such as investment mis-selling, pension transfers, PPI, or other financial product claims. You will manage your own caseload, draft key legal documentation, liaise with clients and financial institutions, and ensure cases progress efficiently through the claims process.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage a caseload of financial mis-selling claims from initial instruction to resolution.
* Draft correspondence, witness statements, letters of claim, and court documents.
* Liaise with clients, financial institutions, experts, and counsel.
* Conduct due diligence, document reviews, and factual investigations.
* Undertake legal research to support ongoing and potential claims.
* Prepare court bundles and assist in pre-litigation and litigation stages.
* Maintain accurate records and update the case management system.
* Ensure compliance with internal policies, SRA regulations, and FCA-related standards where applicable.
Skill Requirements:
* Minimum 12 – 18 months experience in financial mis-selling, consumer litigation, or civil claims.
* Strong understanding of financial mis-selling regulations and claims handling processes.
* Excellent written communication, negotiation, and client-care skills.
* Confident working independently on a high-volume caseload.
* Experience using case management systems (e.g., Proclaim or similar).
* Meticulous attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
Qualifications:
* Law degree (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification preferred.
* Completion of LPC / SQE (desirable but not essential if experience is extensive).
Full time/ hybrid-working/ salary dependent on experience