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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 25d ago ⏳ Closes in 66 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Private

Junior Paralegal

Salary Range
£20,000 - £25,000
£1,667 - £2,083 / mo

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Location Base
Bolton, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

  • Great room for progression
  • Competitive salary

About Our Client

My client are an established law firm in the North west. They work across different disciplines, ranging from corporate to Wills and Probate.

They have new offices that are modern and vibrant, with a growing team.

Job Description

  • Managing the tean's calender: ensuring that all team members are aware of upcoming deadlines

  • Managing incoming and outgoing mail: including sorting and distributing incoming mail, preparing outgoing mail, and maintaining accurate records of all mail correspondence

  • Answering phones: directing calls to appropriate team member or department

- Reviewing client files: to determine if there is evidence of mis - selling

  • Conducting research: including pension laws and regulations, financial products, and the mis-selling practices of financial advisers to support the work of the firm

  • Drafting claim letters: drafting claim letters and other legal documents related to pension mis-selling claims

  • Communicating with clients: regarding their claims, providing regular updates on case progress and answering basic questions about the legal process

- Coordinating with external this parties: such as the Financial Ombudsman Service, to facilitate the resolution of claims, pre - litigation

  • Maintaining confidentiality: junior paralegals must maintain the confidentiality of client information and other sensitive matters

The Successful Applicant

  • Someone who should be able balance legal and administrative responsibilities, prioritise tasks, and work effectively in a fast paced and dynamic team environment

  • Attention to detail, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to learn quickly are also important for the success of the role

  • Someone who has administrative experience and wants to transfer into a legal field

  • Can be a law graduate looking to progress

  • Confident personality, who can come across well on the phone

What's on Offer

  • 4 day working week Mon-Thurs 8am to 6m

  • The chance to be part of our successful networking events

  • Meet our clients such as athletes and influencers who visit the building regularly

  • Be part of talks when guests are invited to meet the team

  • Soft skill training

  • Continuous learning platforms

  • Team holidays abroad

  • Support in qualifications, things like SQE route

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Junior Paralegal roles across Michael Page's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Security & Protective.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,000 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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