We have a new vacancy for a Paralegal to join our Litigation Department, based in our Liverpool office. The role is full-time and will report to Head of Litigation.
The successful candidate will support colleagues across the department, assisting with a range of administrative and legal work. We are looking for someone who is organised, efficient and able to communicate clearly, as well as being a strong team player.
The role will involve working closely with colleagues to support their caseloads, with responsibilities including organising and reviewing documents, preparing court and disclosure bundles, drafting legal documents and witness statements, undertaking legal research, communicating with clients and third parties, assisting with billing and file administration, and monitoring key deadlines.
The successful candidate is likely to be a law graduate, or a graduate in another subject who has completed a conversion course such as the GDL or PGDL. Further legal study and/or previous experience would be beneficial but is not essential.
Important attributes for the role include strong organisational skills and attention to detail, together with the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients. We are also looking for someone who is self-motivated, receptive to feedback and committed to developing a career in law.
The successful candidate will receive support from senior colleagues and the PAL within their team, with opportunities for training and development.
The role is full-time, with working hours of 9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Thursday and 9.00am to 5.00pm on Friday. Salary will be dependent on experience.
Benefits:
25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
A referral bonus (if you introduce someone into the business)
Bonus Scheme
Health cash plan – Paycare
Pension plan (with the option of salary sacrifice)
Cycle to work scheme (eligible after successful completion of probation)
Access to a wellness web app – Leafyard
Travel pass (eligible after successful completion of probation)
We have a new vacancy for a Senior Employment Solicitor, at Partner/Senior Associate level based in our Manchester office.
The successful candidate will lead our Employment offering in Manchester, so will need to demonstrate an ability to attract and retain clients. Other important attributes include a network of business/professional contacts in the Manchester area in particular, and the personality and ambition to develop the Bermans brand further and to play a role in the continued growth of the practice.
For a non-partner there would be excellent opportunities for promotion to partnership.
The successful candidate is likely to have 10 or more years’ PQE and will have experience of both advising the HR teams / boards of corporate clients and litigating Employment Tribunal matters.
The role will report to Bermans Head of Employment, however there will be some managerial responsibilities in respect of junior members of the team.
Home/remote working is permitted for up to 2 days a week. Salaries are competitive and there is a firm-wide bonus scheme in place for all our fee earners. Our package includes a number of other contractual benefits set out below:
Benefits:
25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
A referral bonus (if you introduce someone into the business)
Bonus Scheme
Health cash plan – Paycare
Pension plan (with the option of salary sacrifice)
Cycle to work scheme (eligible after successful completion of probation)
Access to a wellness web app – Leafyard
Travel pass (eligible after successful completion of probation)
We are looking for a full time legal secretary based in our Liverpool office, who will be responsible for the completion of various dictations and secretarial tasks.
Position: Legal Secretary
Start date: As soon as possible
Location: Liverpool office
Hours:
Monday – Thursday 9am-5:30pm
Friday 9am-5pm
Salary: Depending on experience
The ideal candidate will:
Be familiar with BigHand;
Be familiar with Proclaim (desirable)
Type letters, legal documents, bills, emails;
Deal with emailed instructions from Partners, solicitors and fee earners;
Diary management;
Work well as part of team;
Have a good telephone manner.
Use initiative.
Benefits:
27 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
A referral bonus (if you introduce someone into the business)
Health cash plan – Paycare (eligible after successful completion of probation)
Pension plan (with the option of salary sacrifice)
Cycle to work scheme (eligible after successful completion of probation)
Access to a wellness web app – Leafyard
Travel pass (eligible after successful completion of probation)
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David Crank joined Bermans in August 2025 and is a Solicitor and Head of Licensing.
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David Crank joined Bermans in August 2025 and is a Solicitor and Head of 
