Trainee Paralegal

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 £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
 
JOB DESCRIPTION: Trainee Paralegal, Office Administrator, Legal Assistant, Legal Administrator - Law services, construction law, contract law
 
Are you looking for your first step into a career within law? 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: Trainee Paralegal, Office Administrator, Legal Assistant, Legal Administrator - Law services, construction law, contract law
 
As our Trainee Paralegal / Office Administrator, you will:
· 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 presenting 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: Trainee Paralegal, Office Administrator, Legal Assistant, Legal Administrator - Law services, construction law, contract law
 
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're 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.
 
It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Trainee Paralegal, Legal Assistant, Legal Administrator, Legal Secretary, Administrator, Office Assistant, Graduate, School Leaver, College Leaver, Customer Service, Administration, Law Graduate, Legal Services, Construction Law, Contract Law.
 
INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.
 
Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.
 
Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the recruitment partner of our client.
 
REF: SM18575, Wallace Hind Selection
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed