Paralegal

Harrison Clark Rickerbys; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic Family Law team as a Paralegal in Cheltenham, managing legal files and supporting senior partners. This role includes drafting legal documents, undertaking research, and ensuring efficient file management. You will have opportunities for career advancement and work in a collaborative environment with a focus on quality legal service.

Benefits

Scottish Widows Pension Scheme

Bonus scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

27 days annual leave

Perks at Work benefits portal

Cycle to Work scheme

Life Assurance

1/3 gym membership contribution

Flu vaccinations

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a paralegal role is desirable.
• Strong proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to manage a growing workload.

Responsibilities

• Managing aspects of files managed by qualified Solicitors.
• Drafting legal documents and undertaking legal research.
• Diary management for senior lawyer and ensuring deadlines met.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Client service focus

Communication skills

IT skills

Education

Legal qualification, preferably post LPC or working towards SQE

Job description

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About The Role

Our Family Law team is a key part of the business. Our highly trained team of specialist family lawyers covers every aspect of family law, from divorce to children’s law. We are looking for a Paralegal to join this team, based in our Cheltenham office. This is a brand new and dynamic opportunity to support all four Partners in this team.

• Managing aspects of files managed by qualified Solicitors and undertaking routine legal tasks as directed and under supervision.
• Undertaking legal processes, under supervision, such as routine file management including file opening and billing.
• Diary management for the senior lawyer you are supporting, ensuring all deadlines are met in a timely manner.
• Drafting legal documents using appropriate precedents and templates.
• Undertaking legal research, using appropriate methods and sourcing, presenting the results in an accurate and timely manner.
• Providing legal support to the designated senior lawyer and acting as a legal resource providing help where required.
• Taking an active role with the Paralegal and Trainee group and attending networking events or careers fairs to provide appropriate support as required.
• Promoting the firm through Social media channels such as Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
• Ensuring all work complies with risk management policies and procedures, in line with GDPR.

About You

As a Paralegal you will need to have:

• Previous experience within a paralegal role is desirable.
• Excellent organisational capability with attention to detail.
• Proactive self-starter with a willingness to learn and the ability to manage a growing workload.
• Client service focus.
• Strong IT skills with accurate typing capability.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work as an effective team member and support peers where required.
• Legal qualification, preferably post LPC or working towards SQE.

About Us

Benefits of working with us as a Paralegal:

• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
• Bonus scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme
• 27 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Perks at Work benefits portal
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life Assurance
• 1/3 gym membership contribution
• Flu vaccinations

Is HCR the smart move for you?

HCR suits people who love a challenge and want to work in an environment where careers thrive on the back of hard work and personal merit. Our people enjoy feeling part of something bigger than themselves, and whilst our clients drive our development, it is our people who bring their energy, enthusiasm, and entrepreneurial mindsets together to solve problems and help our clients succeed.

Why HCR people love their jobs

Our people tell us they enjoy working on good quality, interesting matters from a wide variety of our clients, because they get the experience they want to develop their careers. We will give you responsibility early, the mandate to make things happen, and we’ll back your good ideas. Our "Passion for People" lives and breathes every day throughout the firm as our peoples’ energy and sense of fun create a warm environment in which to thrive.

What career progression will HCR offer you?

HCR’s growth constantly creates opportunities for people who want to go places and make a difference. Your career plan can become part of our growth plan. At HCR you can expect to work with friendly, energetic, ambitious people, who love getting stuck into a client problem, and enjoy celebrating a good outcome. Our people value the sense of community provided by the individual personality of each office and the collegiate approach across all our service and sector teams.

What does HCR believe, achieve, and stand for?

As a Times Best Law firm, among the UK Top 60, we provide the full range of services expected by organizations, business leaders, and individuals. We take an entrepreneurial approach, being flexible and responsive to our clients' needs, delivering the best outcomes. We have over 800 lawyers and support staff, including more than 150 partners, and have been awarded the Law Society’s Lexcel quality mark for our standards.

With ten offices across England and Wales, our well-established presence ensures clients can access our services wherever they are. Our expansion in Birmingham, Cardiff, and the Thames Valley, along with our merger with Hewitsons establishing a regional hub in Northampton, and growth in London and Cambridge, demonstrate our commitment to accessible legal services.

We value our community connections and our track record of delivering tailored legal advice to businesses and individuals alike. Our approach emphasizes timely, needs-based service.

A note for recruitment agencies

The HCR Resourcing Team manages our recruitment efforts and prefers to use direct hiring methods. We work with a Preferred Supplier List, and only agencies on this list will be invited to submit candidates through our portal. Unsolicited CVs sent to employees or partners will not be considered, and no fees will be payable. We reserve the right to pursue these candidates independently.