Corporate & Commercial Paralegal Leicester Unique Opportunity £24,000 - £27,000

Posted 13 hours 56 minutes ago by QED Legal LLP

£100,000 - £125,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Leicestershire, Birstall, United Kingdom, LE4 2
Job Description
Overview

Corporate & Commercial Paralegal Leicester £24,000 - £27,000

This is an opportunity to join a well-established, highly regarded commercial law practice with a strong reputation across the Midlands and beyond. The firm is known for the quality of its corporate and commercial work, acting for a broad client base that includes owner-managed businesses, growing companies and established organisations. Its Corporate & Commercial team works closely with colleagues in Dispute Resolution, creating a collaborative and commercially focused environment where paralegals gain genuine exposure to high-quality legal work and long-term development is actively encouraged.

The role
  • Providing essential legal and administrative support to the Corporate & Commercial team, with exposure to contentious matters where required
  • Opening new matters, including file creation and completion of client due diligence and onboarding checks
  • Drafting and producing correspondence and legal documentation
  • Liaising with clients, third parties and organisations by telephone and email, dealing with routine enquiries professionally
  • Coordinating diaries, arranging and attending meetings, preparing agendas and accurately recording minutes
  • Maintaining client matter files to ensure they are accurate, compliant and up to date
  • Managing key dates and reminder systems
  • Assisting with file closing and archiving
  • Attending and participating in team meetings
  • Supporting day-to-day office administration, including scanning, filing, post handling, answering external calls and greeting clients

Could this be the role that gives you hands-on exposure to corporate and commercial work while allowing you to build strong foundations for a long-term legal career?

You
  • Able to work effectively under pressure and manage competing deadlines
  • Enthusiastic, hardworking and willing to take initiative
  • A clear and confident communicator, both written and verbal
  • Highly organised, with the ability to complete tasks accurately and efficiently
  • Adaptable and supportive, with a team-focused mindset
  • Professionally presented with a smart and tidy appearance
  • Conscientious, with excellent attention to detail
  • IT-confident, particularly in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems

Are you looking for a Corporate & Commercial paralegal role where your contribution is valued and where you can learn from experienced lawyers working on complex, commercially focused matters?

Benefits
  • Exposure to high-quality Corporate & Commercial work
  • Supportive team environment with experienced lawyers invested in development
  • Opportunity to build a strong platform for a future legal career
  • Competitive salary within the stated range
  • Central Leicester office location

If this sounds like the kind of role where you could genuinely develop your Corporate & Commercial experience and feel part of a team that values your contribution, then this opportunity is well worth exploring. Apply online today or speak in confidence with Toby Ryan at QED Legal to find out more.