Hybrid Paralegal: Highway & Public Law Support

National Highways; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

National Highways is looking for a Paralegal to join the Operations and Legislation Legal Team. You will work with experienced lawyers on traffic regulation, highway law, and statutory instruments while supporting court proceedings and broader legal matters.

The role is hybrid, requiring two days per week in the office at Guildford or Birmingham. A law degree or GDL and strong communication are essential, with the ability to manage a busy caseload.

Qualifications

• Law degree or Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) required or substantial relevant legal experience.
• Knowledge of public law would be advantageous.
• Excellent client handling skills and ability to work under pressure in a busy office.
• Strong written and verbal communication across all levels.
• Ability to independently manage a personal caseload.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist paralegal support to a busy in-house legal department and maintain high standards of client care.
• Support management of a varied civil litigation caseload and assist external lawyers representing National Highways.
• Provide legal and drafting support on operational and highway matters to the team.
• Monitor the team inbox, triage requests for legal advice and allocate to the right colleagues.
• Undertake legal research and provide general support as required.

Job description

National Highways is looking for a Paralegal to join the Operations and Legislation Legal Team. You will work with experienced lawyers on traffic regulation, highway law, and statutory instruments while supporting court proceedings and broader legal matters.

The role is hybrid, requiring two days per week in the office at Guildford or Birmingham. A law degree or GDL and strong communication are essential, with the ability to manage a busy caseload.