Corporate and Commercial, Dispute Resolution Paralegal

Position: Corporate and Commercial, Dispute Resolution Paralegal (Permanent)
Paralegal

Corporate & Commercial / Dispute Resolution
Full-time

An established and growing legal practice is seeking Paralegals to join its Corporate & Commercial and Dispute Resolution teams. These roles offer an excellent opportunity for individuals who are keen to build a long-term career in law and gain hands-on experience supporting busy legal teams.

You will play a key role in providing both legal and administrative support to fee earners, contributing to the efficient management of client matters from start to finish.

Key responsibilities will include:

Opening new files and assisting with client onboarding and due diligence checks

Drafting and producing legal correspondence and documentation

Acting as a point of contact for clients and external organisations, handling routine enquiries by telephone

Managing diaries, arranging meetings, preparing agendas and recording notes or minutes

Ensuring matter files are accurately maintained and kept up to date

Monitoring and maintaining key dates and reminder systems

Supporting file closures and archiving processes

Assisting with general administrative tasks such as scanning, copying and filing

Participating in team meetings and contributing to day-to-day team support

Providing wider office support as required, including handling incoming and outgoing post, answering external calls and welcoming clients

The successful candidate will be:

Comfortable working to deadlines and managing a varied workload

Proactive, motivated and able to use initiative

A strong communicator with clear written and verbal skills

Well organised, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively

Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment

Professional in appearance and approach

Highly attentive to detail and accuracy

Confident using IT systems, particularly Microsoft Office and legal case management software

What's on offer:

This role provides the opportunity to develop within well-regarded commercial legal teams, working closely with experienced lawyers in a collaborative and supportive office environment. It is particularly well suited to those seeking meaningful exposure to high-quality legal work and long-term progression within the profession.

If this position is of interest to you please get in touch with Steph at Simpson Judge