Job Description
Role: Paralegal - Corporate Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire, or Sheffield, South Yorkshire Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 Contract: Full time, permanentWe are working with a well-established and expanding law firm to recruit a Paralegal to join their Corporate & Commercial team. This is a dynamic, hands-on opportunity for someone with a strong legal secretarial background who is keen to take the next step into a more paralegal-focused role. The position offers a blend of administrative support and substantive legal work, particularly in relation to corporate transactions and governance.
The Role
The successful candidate will play an integral role in supporting fee earners within the Corporate team, contributing to the efficient progression of matters through a combination of high-quality administrative and legal assistance. While some traditional support duties remain, the role has a clear emphasis on developing and undertaking paralegal-level responsibilities, making it ideal for someone looking to advance their legal career.
Key Responsibilities
Paralegal Duties:
* Drafting corporate documentation, including board minutes, resolutions, and basic agreements
* Preparing and submitting documentation to Companies House
* Conducting company searches and due diligence checks
* Maintaining statutory registers and company records
* Supporting corporate transactions and commercial matters
* Assisting with regulatory and compliance processes
General Legal Support:
* Assisting fee earners with day-to-day matter management
* Preparing, formatting, and amending legal documents and correspondence
* Managing document production and digital dictation
* Liaising with clients, financial institutions, and third parties
* Supporting billing, invoicing, and file management processes
* Maintaining accurate and organised electronic filing systems
* Handling confidential information with discretion
About You
* Previous experience within a corporate or commercial legal environment (paralegal or legal secretary)
* Demonstrable interest in, or experience of, corporate legal work
* Strong understanding of corporate procedures and documentation
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with case management systems
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
* Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
* Proactive, adaptable, and professional approach
* A team player with the confidence to work independently
* Client-focused mindset
Qualifications & Experience
* Previous experience in a legal support or paralegal role (ideally 3+ years)
* Legal Secretarial or Paralegal qualification desirable, but not essential
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary, dependent on experience
* 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and additional discretionary Christmas leave
* Healthcare cash plan
* Company pension scheme
* Life assurance (death in service cover)
* Free will-writing services and discounted conveyancing
* Regular social and team events
* A supportive, collaborative environment with genuine opportunities for career progression
Additional Information:
* CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
* This vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.
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