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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

An established and highly regarded law firm is seeking a Construction Paralegal to join its growing Construction and Engineering team in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a Construction Paralegal looking to develop their career within a respected practice that advises developers, contractors, consultants, funders and property owners on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious construction matters. Working alongside experienced Construction Solicitors and Partners, the successful Construction Paralegal will gain exposure to high-quality work, direct client contact and excellent long-term career development within a collaborative and supportive environment. The Construction Paralegal's Role The successful Construction Paralegal will support the team across a varied caseload of construction and engineering matters, including: Assisting on both contentious and non-contentious construction matters Reviewing and preparing construction contracts, appointments and collateral warranties Conducting legal research on construction and commercial law issues Supporting adjudications, mediations, arbitrations and court proceedings Reviewing project documentation and contractual records Preparing court bundles, chronologies and hearing documentation Drafting legal correspondence and reports Assisting with due diligence and document review exercises Liaising with clients, counsel, experts and third parties Managing case files and monitoring key deadlines Supporting fee earners with the day-to-day progression of matters The Construction Paralegal The successful candidate will ideally have: A Law degree, LPC or SQE qualification Previous paralegal experience within construction, commercial litigation, real estate or commercial law A genuine interest in construction and engineering law Strong legal research and drafting skills Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Strong communication and client care skills A proactive, professional and team-focused approach In Return 26,000 to 29,000 salary Hybrid working arrangements Comprehensive training and development programme Exposure to high-quality construction and engineering work Pension scheme Private healthcare Generous annual leave Bonus scheme Clear career progression opportunities Supportive and collaborative working environment This is an excellent opportunity for a Construction Paralegal looking to build their career within a specialist Construction and Engineering team, gaining hands-on experience across complex matters while working alongside experienced legal professionals.

Litigation Lawyer Bristol Salary from 35,000 D.O.E Yolk Recruitment is supporting a highly regarded national law firm with the recruitment of a Litigation Lawyer to join its established Civil Litigation Division. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience handling contract-based disputes who is looking for varied, challenging and rewarding work within a supportive and technically strong legal team. As a Litigation Lawyer, you will manage your own caseload of civil litigation matters, with a particular focus on contractual disputes. The work will include claimant and defendant matters across commercial contracts, consumer contracts, misrepresentation, professional negligence, construction disputes and other contract-related claims. The caseload will include work funded by Legal Expenses Insurance, as well as private and commercial instructions. Many matters are complex, high value and intellectually engaging, offering the successful candidate the chance to further develop their litigation experience in a collaborative and well-supported environment. This is what you will be doing As a Litigation Lawyer, your duties will include:- Managing your own caseload of fast track, intermediate track and multi-track contract dispute matters. Advising individual and commercial clients on a range of civil litigation claims, including sale of goods and services disputes, building contracts, professional negligence and misrepresentation. Handling claimant and defendant litigation matters from initial instruction through to resolution. Liaising with clients by telephone, video call and face to face, providing clear and pragmatic legal advice. Using a case management system to progress files, manage deadlines, record activity and deal with billing and invoicing. The experience you will bring to the team You will bring the following experience to the Litigation team:- Experience managing your own caseload of contract-based civil litigation matters. A background as a Solicitor, FCILEx, Senior Paralegal or equivalent legal professional with relevant litigation experience. Experience advising on fast track and multi-track disputes, ideally including both individual and commercial clients. Strong organisational skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines and manage competing priorities. A pragmatic, client-focused approach with excellent communication skills and good IT ability, including Microsoft Office and case management systems. Experience dealing with insurance-funded clients would be desirable, although this is not essential. This is what you will get in return Salary from 35,000+ depending on relevant experience. Permanent, full-time position. Hybrid working arrangements. Excellent annual leave and welfare benefits. Health cash plan and gym/lifestyle benefits. Work-life balance initiatives and dress for your day. People-focused recognition and referral schemes. Development opportunities and routes to qualification. A supportive team culture with senior lawyers committed to training, education and career development. Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory credit check and basic criminal record check. Are you up to the challenge? If you're a Commercial Litigation Lawyer ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch to find out more. All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence by Yolk Recruitment. If you are looking to pursue the next step in your career with a highly regarded law firm, we encourage you to apply by contacting Oliver Coodye on (phone number removed) or alternatively send your CV Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work. Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.

A leading international law firm is seeking a Construction Paralegal to join its Commercial Construction team. This Construction Paralegal role offers the opportunity to support Partners and Associates on high quality construction matters, gaining exposure to transactional work, client advisory matters and the wider commercial construction sector. The Construction Paralegal will work closely with experienced lawyers on complex projects while developing valuable legal and industry experience within a highly regarded practice. The Company? The successful Construction Paralegal will join a respected international law firm with a strong Commercial Construction practice. The team advises clients on complex projects and transactions, providing a collaborative environment with access to experienced lawyers, structured training and opportunities to develop technical legal skills. The Role As the Construction Paralegal you will support the Commercial Construction team across a range of transactional and advisory matters. The role will include: Supporting Partners and Associates on construction matters Assisting with transactional and project related work Preparing legal documents, correspondence and reports Conducting legal research and reviewing documentation Supporting client matters throughout the lifecycle of projects Managing case files and maintaining accurate records Assisting with document management and administrative tasks The Construction Paralegal? You will be an organised and motivated Paralegal with an interest in developing your career within Construction Law. The Construction Paralegal must have: Law degree or completed GDL/PGDL LPC or SQE completion desirable but not essential Previous Paralegal experience or professional services experience advantageous Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong attention to detail and accuracy Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Proactive and professional approach Good IT skills and willingness to learn new legal technology systems In return ? 25,000 to 30,000 salary Exposure to high quality Commercial Construction work Opportunity to work closely with experienced Partners and Associates Training and development opportunities Access to legal technology and AI tools Comprehensive benefits package If you are a Construction Paralegal considering your next career move, please contact Chris van Aurich at Brandon James on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.

A leading international disputes law firm is seeking a Paralegal to join its London office, supporting a senior Partner within its established disputes team. This Paralegal role offers exposure to complex commercial litigation and international arbitration matters, working alongside experienced disputes lawyers on high value domestic and cross-border cases. The Paralegal will gain hands-on experience across case preparation, document management and legal research. This Paralegal opportunity is suited to someone looking to build a career within commercial disputes. The Company? The successful Paralegal will join an international law firm recognised for its disputes practice, acting for corporate clients, financial institutions and international businesses. The team advises across commercial litigation, arbitration, energy, infrastructure, construction, finance and civil fraud matters, providing exposure to complex and varied legal work. The Role As the Paralegal you will support a senior Partner and wider disputes team across a varied caseload. The role will include: Supporting commercial litigation and arbitration matters Assisting with case preparation, document review and evidence management Preparing bundles, chronologies and legal correspondence Conducting legal and factual research Liaising with clients, counsel, experts, courts and tribunals Assisting with hearings, filings and arbitration preparation Managing documents and case files Supporting the progression of complex disputes The Paralegal? You will have previous paralegal experience and a strong interest in commercial litigation or arbitration. The Paralegal must have: Previous paralegal experience, ideally within litigation, arbitration or commercial disputes Strong academic background Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines Strong written and verbal communication skills Proactive and professional approach Experience using document review platforms (desirable) In return ? 27,000 - 30,000 Exposure to complex international disputes work Direct support to a senior Partner Training and development opportunities High quality commercial litigation and arbitration experience Supportive and collaborative team environment Long term career progression within an international law firm If you are a Paralegal considering your next career move, please contact Chris van Aurich at Brandon James on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.

28,000 - 32,000 + Bonus + Excellent Progression A highly regarded law firm is seeking a Construction Paralegal to join its growing Construction team based in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a Construction Paralegal looking to build a long-term career within construction law, working alongside experienced Partners and Associates on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters. The successful Construction Paralegal will support on high-quality construction and engineering work across sectors including commercial, residential, infrastructure and mixed-use developments. The Construction Paralegal will gain exposure to contract drafting, dispute support, adjudications and large-scale development matters within a collaborative and fast-paced team environment. You must have prior law firm experience to be considered for this role. The Construction Paralegal's role The successful Construction Paralegal will support the wider team across a range of matters and responsibilities including: Assisting with drafting and reviewing construction documentation including JCT and NEC contracts Supporting adjudications, mediations and litigation matters Preparing bundles, chronologies and disclosure documentation Conducting legal research on construction and commercial law matters Liaising with clients, counsel and third parties Managing files and assisting with day-to-day case progression Supporting senior fee earners on transactional and disputes matters Assisting with document management and due diligence exercises The Construction Paralegal The Construction Paralegal will ideally have: Previous paralegal experience within a construction, litigation or commercial law team Strong academics including an LLB, GDL, LPC or SQE studies Excellent communication and organisational skills Strong attention to detail and drafting ability A genuine interest in construction and infrastructure law The ability to manage multiple deadlines within a busy team environment In Return? 28,000 - 32,000 Hybrid working Bonus scheme Excellent progression opportunities Exposure to high-quality construction work Supportive and collaborative team culture Ongoing training and development If you are a Construction Paralegal currently considering your next move, please contac Brandon James.

Your new company This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading national law firm with a highly regarded insurance and professional indemnity practice. The firm is recognised for handling complex, high-value disputes on behalf of insurers and professional service providers across a range of sectors. With a strong reputation for career development, collaboration and technical excellence, the team offers high-quality work alongside genuine progression opportunities. Your new role You will join a specialist Professional Indemnity team, managing a varied caseload of complex and high-value claims on behalf of insurer clients. The work is predominantly defendant-focused and will involve advising on professional negligence and coverage matters across a broad range of professions. Responsibilities will include : Managing your own caseload of professional indemnity matters with minimal supervision. Defending claims against construction professionals, including architects and engineers. Acting on claims against solicitors and other professional service providers. Advising insurers and insured clients on liability, coverage and reserves. Assisting partners on large-scale and technically complex litigation. Drafting reports, pleadings, correspondence and court documentation. Liaising with clients, counsel, experts, witnesses and other stakeholders. Supporting business development initiatives and client relationship management. Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers, trainees and paralegals What you'll need to succeed Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years' PQE. Strong professional indemnity experience, ideally involving construction professionals and/or solicitor negligence claims. Experience handling insurance litigation and policy coverage matters. Knowledge of professional risk claims, reserving and claims management processes. Commercial understanding of the insurance market, including insurers, brokers and underwriters. Excellent analytical, drafting and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage deadlines, prioritise workloads and deliver excellent client service. A proactive, commercial and solutions-focused approach to litigation. Previous experience working directly with an insurer would be advantageous. What you'll get in return Exposure to high-quality, complex professional indemnity work. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Clear career progression opportunities within a nationally recognised team. Ongoing technical training and professional development. Supportive and collaborative working environment. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, email or call us now on (phone number removed). If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)