Paralegal

Posted 17 July 2025
LocationHuntingdon
Job type Permanent
Discipline Commercial
ReferenceJ1906

Job description

Paralegal Wanted — part legal eagle, part admin ninja, part calm-in-the-chaos.

We’re not asking for silk status or courtroom drama — we’re after a sharp, organised, proactive Paralegal who knows how to get stuff done and keep it tidy (legally and literally).

If you’ve got a good grasp of legal procedures, know the value of well-drafted documents, and can juggle client files without dropping the ball (or losing the will to live), keep reading.

What you’ll actually be doing (yes, beyond “legal support”):

  • Drafting documents that are clear, correct, and not 42 pages longer than they need to be.

  • Supporting solicitors on case prep, filings, research, and the all-important “can you just check this?” moments.

  • Keeping case management systems up to date (because no one wants to chase down missing info mid-trial).

  • Talking to clients like a human — not a robot reading a clause from 2003.

  • Staying on top of deadlines, paperwork, and processes — because one missed date can mess up a lot.

  • Handling confidential information with care (and no, we don’t mean locking it in a desk and forgetting about it).

  • Pitching in where needed. We’re a team, not a hierarchy of finger-pointers.

What we’re looking for:

  • Some solid paralegal experience under your belt (or a recent law grad with grit and common sense).

  • Familiarity with legal admin, procedures, and client care — ideally within a firm, not just coursework.

  • Excellent written English — you don’t need to sound like Shakespeare, but clarity and accuracy are non-negotiable.

  • A methodical mindset. You enjoy ticking off a list, colour-coding a file, or quietly fixing other people’s formatting.

  • Strong communication skills, empathy, and the ability to manage more than one thing at once without melting.

  • Bonus points if you've worked in property, litigation, family or private client — but not a dealbreaker.

What you might not love:

  • It’s not suits-and-briefcases glamorous. It's solid, often detailed, sometimes fiddly legal work.

  • Some of the admin tasks are repetitive — but also essential. Accuracy matters.

  • Clients don’t always arrive calm and organised. You’ll need patience, empathy, and the odd deep breath.

  • No two days are the same — which is great, unless you’re someone who hates surprises.

What you will get:

  • A full-time, permanent role in a down-to-earth legal team that gets on with the job (and each other).

  • Real responsibility, not endless photocopying. You’ll be trusted — and supported.

  • A say in how things are done. Ideas welcome. Micro-managing not included.

  • Experience that counts — and room to grow if you want to take it further.

So, if you’re looking for a paralegal role where you’ll actually matter — not just hold a clipboard — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now, and let’s talk law.