Paralegal (progression to Training Contract)
Employment, Corporate or Commercial
£24,000 + Benefits
Permanent
Full Time
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
The Firm
(OPEN TO PARALEGALS/ASSISTANTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED THEIR LPC OR ARE CURRENTLY IN THE PROCESS OF THEIR LPC/SQE)
Wiseman Consulting Limited is working with a specialist Corporate/Commercial and Employment firm in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, to secure a Paralegal with a guaranteed progression to Trainee Solicitor. The firm has excellent capability in Corporate, Commercial and Employment Law, so an interest in these areas of law is essential.
Our client has been steadily growing over the last few years, and its long-term growth plan and strategy are helping its commercial and corporate departments grow with the addition of new recruits.
As one of Gloucestershire’s premium employment and corporate/commercial legal specialists, this exciting opportunity stands out.
Our client combines modern innovation and ingenuity with a fantastic office culture. They have a close-knit team and take their progression very seriously, ensuring the next generation of Lawyers are well equipped to succeed in their chosen field.
The Role
We are searching for a Paralegal interested in corporate, commercial, or employment law who is completing their LPC/SQE (or is close to completion).
The firm isn’t interested in a first-class degree from Oxford or years of paralegal experience. It is interested in your approach to commercial matters, communication ability, attitude, and ambition. We are looking for individuals who can combine technical excellence with a positive mindset and the ability to engage with a wide variety of clients and individuals.
The work will revolve around usual paralegal duties, administrative duties, and some legal research, but no day will be the same.
Work includes;
* Legal research
* Drafting legal documents
* Case Management
* Client Communication
* Document review and analysis.
* Administrative support
* Legal Compliance
* Ah-hoc duties requested by the Directors and Senior Lawyers
What’s On Offer?
* A Training Contract within 12-18 months
* Negotiable salary of £24,000
* Pension, Sick Pay, Annual Leave
* CPD (Continued Professional Development)
* Professional Networking Opportunities
Wiseman Consulting Limited acts as an employment agency for its client.
Wiseman Consulting Limited are a Legal Recruitment Agency committed to selecting, recruiting, and developing the best candidates, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. We will endeavour to respond to all applications individually.