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To support colleagues at all levels in the department that they work in by undertaking administrative and legal work as required. A paralegal must be a team player, capable of communicating clearly and be organised and efficient.
The Banking Lawyer will hold responsibilities in both regulatory compliance and transactional support, ensuring that all banking operations adhere to legal standards while facilitating smooth and legally sound financial transactions
The Administration Assistant will hold responsibilities in both secretarial and administrative roles. They will receive guidance and training from secretaries and the Office Manager.
Maggie joined Bermans in 2005 as an Office Junior and in 2024 joined the Asset Based Lending team as a Litigation Assistant. Maggie started her career at Bermans as an Office Junior before becoming a Legal Secretary, a role in which she which she stayed in for many years. Maggie predominantly deals with prelegal correspondence and process driven claims and enforcement.
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Insolvency Paralegal to join our Insolvency team.
The existing team is friendly, hard-working, welcoming and we are seeking a like-minded individual.
Start date: as soon as possible
Location: Manchester city-centre office, with 5 days working in the office initially and the potential to work from home 1 day per week, following successful completion of probation period.
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Skills and experience required:
You will already have some experience of working in an insolvency team, but this is not essential.
Ability to work to deadlines, to prioritise and manage a varied caseload of contentious and non-contentious insolvency matters.
Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative where appropriate.
Strong client and legal skills and an eye for detail.
An interest in starting to build your own network and to contribute to business development initiatives.
Excellent organisation, time-management and communication skills.
A personable and hard-working nature and the ability to work well with others.
The Administration Assistant will hold responsibilities in both secretarial and administrative roles. They will receive guidance and training from secretaries and the Office Manager.