At a Glance
- Tasks: Support legal team with contract drafting, client communication, and legal research.
- Company: Established legal consultancy in Northampton with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Up to £25,000 salary, fully funded Paralegal qualification, and 22 days annual leave.
- Other info: Great progression opportunities and a diverse, inclusive work environment.
- Why this job: Kickstart your legal career with full training and real-world experience.
- Qualifications: No legal experience needed; just bring your ambition and willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 25000 £ per year.
Are you looking to start your career in law? We’re looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic Trainee Paralegal / Office Administrator who is keen to learn, develop and build a successful legal career. No previous legal experience is required; we’re more interested in your attitude, willingness to learn and ability to get stuck in.
Basic Salary: Up to A GBP 25,000
Benefits:
- Fully funded CILEX Paralegal qualification
- Advanced Paralegal training available for candidates who are already qualified
- 22 days annual leave plus Christmas shut down (typically around 2 weeks)
- 5 enhanced employer pension contribution
- Access to WPA NHS top-up scheme
Location: Office based: Northampton
We are looking for a Trainee Paralegal to join our small, but supportive, legal team where you will receive full training, ongoing development and the opportunity to gain professional qualifications. Working closely with the fee earners, you will gain exposure to contract drafting, contract reviews, client communication and legal research, whilst developing the skills needed for a successful career in law.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support fee earners with contract drafting and reviewing client documents
- Prepare, amend and finalise legal documentation
- Review contracts, including JCT and other construction-related agreements
- Attend client meetings, alongside fee earners, both virtually and in person, and prepare meeting notes
- Carry out legal research and present findings to the wider team
- Prepare quotations, client care letters and supporting client communications
- Manage your own workload, prioritise tasks and use digital management systems
- Provide general administrative support, including filing and answering calls when required
Person Specification: This is an open brief, and we welcome applications from individuals who may be leaving school or college, graduates, career changers, or those with some previous office experience who are looking to progress within the legal sector. You do not need previous legal experience; the most important thing is your attitude, ambition and willingness to learn. The successful candidate will be supported through their Paralegal qualification, with further progression opportunities available as your experience develops.
The Company: We are an established legal consultancy based in Northampton, providing specialist contract and legal support services to businesses across a variety of sectors.
Prospects: This role offers excellent long-term progression opportunities. The successful candidate will be supported through professional training, with the opportunity to develop from Trainee Paralegal through to a qualified and experienced legal professional. We embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.
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