Paralegal – Litigation
Location: Newport (Office Based)
Salary: £26,000 (negotiable for exceptional candidates)
Closing Date: 9th February 2026
Interview Week: Starting week of 10th February 2026
Yolk Legal are partnering with a growing, specialist law firm in Newport with a strong reputation for delivering pragmatic, high‑quality legal services across both business and private client work. The firm prides itself on strategic, cost‑effective solutions and a personal approach to client care. The legal team handles a broad range of matters including commercial litigation, debt recovery, family disputes, insolvency, wills and inheritance disputes, employment, conveyancing and corporate agreements—giving you the chance for valuable exposure across a range of areas.
This is a hands‑on role within an established small team that values professionalism, collaboration and high standards of client service.
What you will be doing as a Paralegal
* Support fee earners in the litigation team with drafting letters, pleadings and court documentation.
* Assist with preparation of bundles, evidence collation and file management.
* Maintain case files and diary management to ensure compliance with deadlines.
* Communicate with clients, courts and third parties in a professional manner.
* Draft and prepare correspondence and legal documentation.
* Assist with other legal work (e.g., family, corporate or debt recovery matters) when required.
* Undertake routine legal research and factual summarising.
* Update internal systems and databases to track case progression and performance.
* Provide administrative support to the legal team as required.
The experience you will have as a Paralegal
* Previous experience working in a legal support role such as paralegal or legal assistant.
* Experience in litigation support or strong interest in litigation.
* Excellent organisational skills and high attention to detail.
* Strong communicator (written and verbal) and customer‑focused.
* Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise tasks effectively.
* Professional attitude, able to work independently and as part of a team.
* Full UK driving licence and own transport, due to limited public transport access to the office.
Desirable
* Experience with legal case management systems.
* Understanding of civil procedure and court processes.
* Exposure to other areas of law such as family or corporate work.
What you will get in this role
* Supportive, collaborative small team with exposure to a variety of legal work.
* Opportunity for long‑term development and progression.
* Real responsibility and direct involvement in case preparation and client communication.
* Professional development opportunities through hands‑on experience.
Important Information
Applications close: 9th February 2026
Interviews start: Week commencing 10th February 2026
The successful candidate must have a driving licence and own transport, as there are no practical public transport links to the office location.
Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk, allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.
*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying, then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.
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