Have you completed a law degree and are you ready to take the next step towards qualifying as a solicitor, while developing your experience in a fast-paced and supportive environment? We have an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal to join our Corporate Team in Norwich. This friendly team are looking for a Paralegal to join them and provide support with a variety of tasks and d uties. The role also offers the potential for firm-supported study towards the SQE, providing an excellent opportunity to develop your skills while progressing towards qualification as a solicitor. Some of your duties will include: Researching legal issues on behalf of other fee earners Preparing letters, agreements and document bundles for fee earners as required Carrying out due diligence such as drafting questionnaires, checking companies house records for any discrepancies and data room creation and management Following the process through to completion such as preparing completion statements, bankruptcy/insolvency searches, preparing payment forms for both the client and the seller's solicitors and creating Docusign envelopes Liaising with both HMRC and clients re stamp duty Carrying out Client ID verification such as smartsearch Preparing regular WIP updates for clients Efficient management of client/matter files to include general filing, file opening, preparation of client care letters and terms and conditions, file closure and archiving Liaise with clients via telephone and email including verifying their bank details Researching potential clients and preparing structure charts Attend client meetings both in person and on the telephone, as requested by the fee earner Attend meetings and take notes as required Carrying out Business Development tasks such as attending events and booking hotels, trains etc for the team Administrative tasks such as keeping documents updated, preparing bills and sending these to clients, maintaining all the team's diaries, processing expenses and mileage claims on behalf of the team Undertaking any other duties as required. If you're curious to read more about this role, please download the Job Description on the right hand side of this page. A little about you: Law Degree Proficient with Microsoft Office programmes Be results focused and driven to deliver A good eye for detail Good organisation and time management abilities Excellent team player Motivated with a strong commitment to learning About You About Us At Howes Percival, we are driven by a commitment to our clients and a passion for achieving their goals. With a rich heritage spanning over 200 years, we have evolved into a leading law firm with a reputation for delivering exceptional results across a wide range of practice areas. Our team comprises highly skilled lawyers who combine deep industry knowledge with innovative thinking to provide strategic advice and tailored solutions to our diverse client base. As an employer, we value talent, diversity, and collaboration. We foster a supportive and inclusive culture where every team member is empowered to thrive and make a meaningful impact. Joining Howes Percival means being part of a dynamic growing and forward-thinking firm dedicated to excellence in legal practice and client service. Below are some other reasons that help us in our mission to be a place where people want to work and enjoy working: We achieved a three-star ‘World Class’ accreditation in the top 75 “Best Companies” (formerly The Sunday Times Best Companies Awards) and ranked 5 th in the top 75 “UK's Best Large Companies to Work For” category for 2025. We have been ranked 1 Best Law Firm to work for in the UK by Best Companies for 2025 and 1 company in the East Midlands region. We have been accredited with “Investors in People” since 1996 and were shortlisted for Employer of the Year in 2023. Our lawyers come from a variety of backgrounds, many from larger and City firms, some from in-house – we all share the same Howes Percival DNA and all of this rich experience is there for you to learn from. We offer a wide range of benefits for all our valued employees including (but not limited to); Perks at Work discounts, profit share scheme and discretionary bonus, 25 days holiday entitlement, one paid ‘charity day’ per year, comprehensive private medical cover, plus a well being calendar with a wide range of regular events.