Graduate Paralegal

Graduate Paralegal (with potential opportunity to progress onto Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship)

If you are looking for a way to kick start your legal career and are thinking about completing the SQE qualification this may be the role for you!

We have an exciting opportunity for several Paralegals to join our business on a full-time basis based in the heart of Cheltenham for a fixed period of time.

You will undertake tasks such as:

• Undertaking legal research on behalf of the fee earner
• opening files & conflict checking
• Organising & reviewing documents
• Supporting on document production, preparing paper and electronic bundles
• Responding to client calls
• Diary management and general administration
• Filing and electronic storage of documents

Opportunity to Progress to Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship

Whilst working as a Paralegal we guarantee you an interview if you decide to apply for a position on our 2024 Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship programme. If successful, you will undertake three 10-month seat rotations within the business while working towards achieving SQE1 and 2 accreditation. This is a fully funded programme (subject to eligibility), which means you do not have to worry about self-funding your SQE qualification. This route provides the opportunity to also gain valuable qualifying work experience.

About the Company

Hughes Paddison is an independent legal practice employing over 60 people offering a wide range of legal services to private clients and businesses.

We are passionate about what we do and put our clients and our people at the centre of our business, and we want you to be passionate about what you do too!

Why Start your Legal Career with Us?

We have a wealth of knowledge across a number of legal specialisms and, in recent years the business has seen growth, particularly in our commercial offerings to clients. Our clients come to us from all over the Southwest, London, the Midlands and internationally.

Supporting trainees is something we do well. In 2020 we were nominated for the LawCareers.net training and recruitment awards for being a top performer in supporting trainees and junior lawyers.

Skills & Knowledge

• IT proficient with a comprehensive working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Excellent telephone manner and communication skills
• Fast and accurate typing skills
• Excellent grammar
• Great attention to detail
• Ability to work as a team and independently as required
• Motivated, well organised, flexible with a can-do attitude
• A natural problem solver
• Ability to deal with competing priorities to meet deadlines and the ability to work under pressure

Qualifications Required

• 2:1 honours or 2:2 degree in law is preferred or
• 2:1 honours degree in a non-law subject with a minimum pass in PGDL/GDL

Please note this opportunity is not suitable for anyone who has completed the LPC.

Benefits

• A competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) pro-rated
• An annual 'birthday' day of leave
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Income protection scheme (discretionary)
• Continued professional development and career development opportunities
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Regular voluntary social and networking opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme

How to Apply

Please forward your CV to Ursula Day, HR Manager with a covering letter which outlines why your think our Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship programme is right for you.

Your application will not be considered if you do not include a covering letter.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 04/09/2023