At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in diverse commercial litigation matters and support a collaborative team.
- Company: Join one of the UK’s most innovative law firms with a focus on growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, private healthcare, and flexible working.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with strong commitment to sustainability and community.
- Why this job: Gain invaluable experience with exciting clients and develop your legal skills.
- Qualifications: 1+ year as a paralegal; litigation experience preferred but training provided.
The predicted salary is between 22000 - 30000 £ per year.
Ready to take your career to the next level? We’re one of the UK’s most forward-thinking law firms, built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and ambition. Join us, and let’s shape the future together.
Role in 60 seconds
- Team: Commercial Litigation
- Location: Hybrid working from Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth or Southampton
- Working Pattern: Full-time
Why this role matters: If you’re keen to work with a highly collaborative team and to gain invaluable exposure to a range of exciting clients, this could be the ideal opening for you.
What you’ll do:
- Assist in a wide variety of matters including banking and finance disputes, recoveries work, commercial disputes and regulatory disputes.
- Work as part of a friendly and supportive team who will train and help to develop your skills.
- Engage in pre‑action correspondence with third parties.
- Take instructions from clients and regularly keep them updated.
- Support senior fee earners on their own cases, helping with discrete tasks, larger projects, any specific business development and marketing activities.
What we’re looking for:
- 1 year+ experience as a paralegal.
- Litigation experience is preferable but not essential; training and investment will be provided.
- Ability to demonstrate commercial awareness and business aptitude.
- A methodical approach with an extremely high level of attention to detail, content, and presentation of work.
- Shared passion for innovation, collaboration, and achieving great things together.
Join a seriously ambitious firm:
- An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.
- A client base that spans household names, thriving startups, and ambitious enterprises.
- A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive, and collaborative.
- A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
- Comprehensive professional development and training – whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.
Progressive benefits tailored to you:
- Competitive salary and performance‑linked bonus.
- Employee sabbaticals.
- Enhanced parental leave policies.
- Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives (e.g., mental health support, gym memberships).
- An open, flexible working environment.
Ready to apply?
- Hit the “Apply Now” button.
- Send us your CV and a quick note on why this role is perfect for you.
- Our team will review your application and be in touch, whatever the outcome.
- Invited for interview? With a straightforward process typically involving two interviews, our talent acquisition team will guide you through every step, ensuring you feel confident and prepared to show us what you can do.
- We’re here to support your individual needs. If you require any adaptations or adjustments, we’re more than happy to accommodate these.
- Before your interview, we’ll contact you to discuss the themes we’ll cover and answer any questions you might have.
- If you’d like to visit our offices prior to your interview or would like help testing your kit for your virtual interview, just let us know.
Paralegal – Commercial Litigation in Devon employer: Foot Anstey
Join one of the UK’s most innovative law firms, where a collaborative and ambitious culture fosters professional growth and development. With hybrid working options from Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, or Southampton, you’ll enjoy a supportive environment that prioritises employee wellbeing and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare and enhanced parental leave policies. This is your chance to work with a diverse client base while contributing to a responsible business committed to sustainability and community engagement.
