Corporate And Commercial, Dispute Resolution Paralegal

Overview

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.

• 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

• 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

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