Job Description
Our client is a well-established and growing law firm seeking an ambitious Paralegal to join their team. This role would suit a candidate with at least one year's experience supporting commercial or transactional legal matters who is looking to further develop their career within a supportive and professional environment.
Working closely with experienced legal professionals, the successful candidate will gain exposure to a broad range of matters, supporting fee earners with legal documentation, transactions, compliance requirements and client matters.
Company Benefits:
- Competitive salary package.
- Generous benefits scheme.
- Structured career development programme.
- Ongoing technical training and professional development.
- Clear progression opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Regular performance reviews and feedback.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reviewing, drafting and amending a variety of legal documents, agreements and transaction-related documentation.
- Assisting with transactions and legal matters from instruction through to completion.
- Conducting due diligence exercises, document reviews and legal research.
- Managing documentation, data rooms and transaction records.
- Preparing meeting notes, resolutions, filings and supporting documents.
- Assisting with regulatory and compliance requirements, including client onboarding procedures.
- Maintaining accurate file management, document control and record-keeping practices.
- Supporting fee earners with client matters, legal administration and project management activities.
- Assisting with business development initiatives, including the preparation of articles, marketing content and client communications.
- Recording time accurately and supporting billing and financial administration processes where required.
Experience and Skills Requirements
- Minimum of one year's experience within commercial, transactional or business-related legal matters.
- Experience reviewing, drafting and amending legal documentation and agreements.
- Experience supporting transactions, due diligence exercises and document management processes.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High attention to detail and strong administrative abilities.
- Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strong legal research and analytical skills.
- Understanding of compliance, confidentiality and file management requirements.
- Professional, proactive and client-focused approach.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.
If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.
