Paralegal Vacancy
Salary: £25,000 and £30,000
Hours: Mon – Fri, 8.30am - 5.00pm
Location: Oldham
We are not a traditional law firm. We are a successful, growing, modern, commercial business. We have a nationwide reputation for specialising in debt recovery litigation.
We operate in three areas: Finance; Local Authority; and Housing.
Our Finance clients range from small and medium-sized lenders, through to some of the country’s leading credit providers.
We act for 85 councils across England & Wales collecting business rates, council tax and providing expert advice on problematic cases.
We represent some of the UK’s largest providers of accommodation in the private, student and Build to Rent sectors
Role
We are looking for an experienced Paralegal or an ambitious law graduate to join our new finance recoveries team based in Oldham.
You will work closely with the team lead, assisting on debt recovery matters in a fast-paced environment and gain hands-on experience to develop your knowledge of debt recovery processes from start to finish.
You will impress us with your willingness to work hard, and an enthusiasm to learn, and a proactive can-do attitude.
Strong organisation skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment are essential.
You should be a confident communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team whilst also able to take initiative on your own tasks.
Previous experience working within a law environment is preferable. Experience in a debt recovery role would be ideal, but not essential as training will be provided.
We are a Lexcel accredited firm and are in the top tier for debt recovery in the Legal 500, the leading independent guide to the legal profession.
Greenhalgh Kerr is Authorised and Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
The successful candidate must, by the start of the employment, have permission to work in the UK.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person