Paralegal

With continued firm growth, we are recruiting a Paralegal to join our Employment, HR and Immigration team based in Thames Valley (Reading). This role offers hands-on experience within a busy full-service firm, where you will make a real contribution to live matters and work in close collaboration with experienced solicitors.

This team supports businesses (including our own) with everything people focused. This is a new role, as the team continues to expand.

As a Paralegal, you will play a key part in supporting the team's work by:

• Drafting legal documents using appropriate precedents and templates.
• Undertaking legal research using appropriate sources, and presenting findings clearly and accurately.
• Supporting fee earners with day-to-day file management (including file opening and closing).
• Assisting with diary management and ensuring key deadlines are met.
• Ensuring all work complies with risk management policies and procedures, in line with GDPR requirements.
• Taking an active role with the Paralegal and Trainee (PT) group, supporting the firm with internal initiatives, charitable work, and career fairs.
• Taking an active part in promoting the firm and department through social media channels such as LinkedIn, attending industry events, and networking.

As a Paralegal you will need to have:

• Legal qualification (such as LLB or CILEX), or working towards one.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail, reliability, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• A professional, client-focused approach.
• IT literacy, and ability to adapt to new systems.

• 28 days' annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Annual bonus scheme up to 10%
• Pension scheme (4% employer contributions)
• Life assurance
• Healthcare cash-plan (providing financial support for private medical, dental, and wellbeing), 1/3 gym membership contributions, eye care and flu vaccination clinics.
• Season ticket loans
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

As HCR is an equal opportunities employer, we celebrate differences and encourage diversity. We are also an armed forces-friendly organisation.