Overview
Corporate & Commercial Paralegal | Leicester | £24,000 – £27,000
This is an opportunity to join a well-established, highly regarded commercial law practice with a strong reputation across the Midlands and beyond. The firm is known for the quality of its corporate and commercial work, acting for a broad client base that includes owner-managed businesses, growing companies and established organisations. Its Corporate & Commercial team works closely with colleagues in Dispute Resolution, creating a collaborative and commercially focused environment where paralegals gain genuine exposure to high-quality legal work and long-term development is actively encouraged.
The role
* Providing essential legal and administrative support to the Corporate & Commercial team, with exposure to contentious matters where required
* Opening new matters, including file creation and completion of client due diligence and onboarding checks
* Drafting and producing correspondence and legal documentation
* Liaising with clients, third parties and organisations by telephone and email, dealing with routine enquiries professionally
* Coordinating diaries, arranging and attending meetings, preparing agendas and accurately recording minutes
* Maintaining client matter files to ensure they are accurate, compliant and up to date
* Managing key dates and reminder systems
* Assisting with file closing and archiving
* Attending and participating in team meetings
* Supporting day-to-day office administration, including scanning, filing, post handling, answering external calls and greeting clients
Could this be the role that gives you hands-on exposure to corporate and commercial work while allowing you to build strong foundations for a long-term legal career?
You
* Able to work effectively under pressure and manage competing deadlines
* Enthusiastic, hardworking and willing to take initiative
* A clear and confident communicator, both written and verbal
* Highly organised, with the ability to complete tasks accurately and efficiently
* Adaptable and supportive, with a team-focused mindset
* Professionally presented with a smart and tidy appearance
* Conscientious, with excellent attention to detail
* IT-confident, particularly in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
Are you looking for a Corporate & Commercial paralegal role where your contribution is valued and where you can learn from experienced lawyers working on complex, commercially focused matters?
Benefits
* Exposure to high-quality Corporate & Commercial work
* Supportive team environment with experienced lawyers invested in development
* Opportunity to build a strong platform for a future legal career
* Competitive salary within the stated range
* Central Leicester office location
If this sounds like the kind of role where you could genuinely develop your Corporate & Commercial experience and feel part of a team that values your contribution, then this opportunity is well worth exploring. Apply online today or speak in confidence with Toby Ryan at QED Legal to find out more.
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