Entry-Level Paralegal — Corporate & Sanctions Support

Reed Smith LLP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Smith LLP in London is seeking an entry-level Paralegal to support a hybrid Corporate Support and Sanctions Screening practice. You will manage day-to-day tasks on live matters under close supervision and contribute to transactional and compliance activities.

The role focuses on developing broad capability as a general resource across the team, with scope for later specialisation within a global firm. The successful candidate will work with a collaborative team and gain exposure to

Qualifications

• Up to 12 months' prior relevant paralegal experience (or foreign qualified lawyer) within a professional services environment.
• Degree-level qualification required (2:1 or equivalent).
• Law degree, Graduate Diploma in Law, or equivalent qualification from a common law jurisdiction (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day workload on live matters under close supervision and complete tasks within deadlines.
• Deliver work to a high standard in line with quality expectations and required hours targets.
• Assist with tasks for the manager, practice group and other groups across the global firm.
• Maintain delivery frameworks and SOPs as directed by the manager.
• Identify training needs and address them with the manager or via learning.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Education

Degree-level qualification (2:1 or equivalent)

Law degree / GDL (desirable)

Job description

Reed Smith LLP in London is seeking an entry-level Paralegal to support a hybrid Corporate Support and Sanctions Screening practice. You will manage day-to-day tasks on live matters under close supervision and contribute to transactional and compliance activities.

The role focuses on developing broad capability as a general resource across the team, with scope for later specialisation within a global firm. The successful candidate will work with a collaborative team and gain exposure to