Paralegal

HCR Law; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

HCR Law is seeking a proactive Paralegal to join their Employment Team in Cardiff. The role involves conducting legal research, drafting documents, and supporting the team while ensuring compliance with legal standards. Join a vibrant firm that offers benefits like 28 days of annual leave, a bonus scheme, and opportunities for career advancement in a supportive environment.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus public holidays

Bonus scheme

Life Assurance

Scottish Widows Pension Scheme

Healthcare cash plan

One-third gym membership contribution

Electric vehicle scheme

Perks at Work benefits portal

Cycle to Work scheme

Flu vaccinations

Qualifications

• Legal qualification, ideally post LPC or equivalent.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to manage a growing workload.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents.
• Ensure compliance with risk management policies.
• Provide legal support and manage diaries for the team.

Skills

Client service focus

IT literacy

Written communication skills

Oral communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Legal qualification, preferably post LPC

Job description

About The Role

Following the success of the current paralegal who secured a training contract with the firm, we are looking to recruit a Paralegal in their succession. Based in our Employment Team at our vibrant Cardiff Office, we seek a proactive and systems-savvy individual.

The Paralegal role involves undertaking routine legal tasks, including:

1. Legal research using appropriate methods and sources, presenting results accurately and promptly.
2. Drafting legal documents with precedents and templates.
3. Ensuring all work complies with risk management policies, procedures, and GDPR.
4. Providing legal support to the team and acting as a legal resource.
5. Managing diaries for the team to meet all deadlines.
6. Handling legal processes under supervision, such as routine file management.
7. Participating in the Paralegal and Trainee group and attending networking events or careers fairs.
8. Promoting the firm and department via social media channels like LinkedIn, X, and Facebook.

About You

As a Paralegal, you should have:

1. A legal qualification, preferably post LPC or working towards it (or equivalent).
2. Ability to work effectively in a team and support peers.
3. A client service focus.
4. A proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and capacity to manage a growing workload.
5. IT literacy and accurate typing skills.
6. Strong written and oral communication skills.
7. Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.

About Us

Benefits include:

• 28 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Bonus scheme
• Life Assurance
• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
• Healthcare cash plan
• One-third gym membership contribution
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Perks at Work benefits portal
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Flu vaccinations

Why choose HCR?

HCR is ideal for those who thrive on challenges and want to build their careers in an environment that rewards effort and talent. Our team enjoys working on diverse, high-quality matters, gaining valuable experience, and having early responsibility. We foster a supportive, energetic, and entrepreneurial culture.

Career Progression

HCR’s growth creates numerous opportunities for career advancement. Our collaborative environment encourages ambitious individuals to develop and succeed alongside the firm’s expansion.

Our Values and Achievements

As a Times Best Law firm and part of the UK Top 60, we offer comprehensive legal services with an entrepreneurial approach. With over 800 staff, including more than 150 partners, and multiple awards, we are committed to excellence and community engagement across ten offices in England and Wales.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are an armed forces-friendly organization.

If interested, please apply with your CV. We are dedicated to supporting all candidates through the recruitment process and welcome any adjustments needed to assist your application.

Note for recruitment agencies: The HCR Resourcing Team manages our recruitment. We prefer to work with agencies from our approved list and do not accept unsolicited CVs. No fees will be paid for unsolicited submissions, and we reserve the right to pursue these candidates independently.