Paralegal

Averta Employment Lawyers; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Averta Employment Lawyers, Solihull-based near Birmingham, seeks a proactive paralegal to join a small, supportive team. You will assist with administrative tasks, manage documents and bundles, and help progress matters efficiently while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

Strong organisational skills, clear notes, and good client-facing communication are essential. Prior legal admin experience and familiarity with DocuSign are highly valued, with a collaborative, proactive mindset

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and administrative skills; able to manage multiple matters.
• Attention to detail when preparing and managing legal documents and bundles.
• Experience supporting the administrative side of projects or casework.
• Familiar with DocuSign to circulate and track agreements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe for document bundling and formatting.
• Ability to take clear, accurate notes from enquiries and meetings.
• Strong, professional communication with clients and colleagues.
• Good time management; able to meet deadlines and send reminders.
• Able to work independently and within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

Skills

Organised

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Document management

Note taking

Communication skills

Time management

Team player

Independent working

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Tools

DocuSign

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

We are a small, close-knit team, so we are looking for someone who is not only highly organised and efficient, but also approachable, proactive, and happy to get involved wherever needed.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to keep multiple matters running smoothly and efficiently
• Good attention to detail, particularly when preparing and managing legal documents and bundles
• Experience supporting the administrative side of projects or casework
• Comfortable using systems such as DocuSign to circulate and track agreements
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe (including document bundling and formatting)
• Ability to take clear, accurate notes, including initial enquiry notes and meeting notes
• Strong communication skills, with a friendly and professional approach when dealing with clients and colleagues
• Good time management skills, with the ability to manage deadlines and keep others on track with reminders
• Able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of employment law is preferred or experience within a legal environment
• Some experience of legal research and drafting

Qualifications

• Good academic background (a law degree or equivalent is preferred, but not essential)

Personal Attributes

• Friendly, approachable, and a strong team player
• Highly organised with a proactive, “can-do” attitude
• Comfortable taking ownership of administrative tasks and seeing them through
• Reliable and adaptable, happy to support the team where needed
• Professional and discreet when handling confidential information
• Keen to learn and develop within a supportive, small firm environment

Why Averta Employment Lawyers?

Averta Employment Lawyers is an award-winning boutique law firm based in Solihull. Founded over twenty years ago by two former partners from a leading international law firm, the firm has built a strong reputation within the legal community. Averta is consistently ranked in both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners and has regularly featured in The Times Best Law Firms. Our partners are widely recognised as experts in their field. {Reference to BK plus]

Our Solihull office is centrally located, with good public transport links and on-site parking available. Due to the nature of the role, our paralegals are primarily based in the office, subject to any current government guidance.

We are a small, collaborative team, and you will have the opportunity to work closely with a wide range of solicitors and consultants, bringing together different areas of expertise and a variety of professional backgrounds.