Paralegal

CU London; Coventry; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Paralegal to join their Legal Services team for a 12-month maternity cover. The role involves handling legal queries, drafting documents, and providing legal support in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have a legal degree and relevant experience, demonstrating strong communication and self-management skills.

Benefits

Excellent Employers Pension Contribution

30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Life Assurance 4 x Salary

BUPA Cash Plan

50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependants

Cycle To Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in dealing with contract and commercial law.
• Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Dealing with general legal queries and drafting documentation.
• Providing high-level contractual and contentious advice.

Skills

Communication

Self-management

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Law or similar

Postgraduate law qualification (LPC or GDL)

Job description

Job Title

Paralegal

Job Reference

2737

Application Closing Date

02/06/2025

Division, Department

CU Corporate Services Limited (CUCS), RRILS Legal Services

Salary

Competitive starting salary range from £34,424 up to £39,285 per annum (dependent upon experience) with the potential to progress. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered.

Mode

Fixed Term 12 months maternity cover, Full Time

Our Mission

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. We are driven by our passionate belief in the transformational power of education and research to enable and empower our students, colleagues, and partners and to improve the world around them. Our people are key to our success and each role contributes to the Group’s ongoing progress in communities around the world.

The role of Paralegal sits within CU Corporate Services, a wholly owned sister company of Coventry University Group.

The Role

Coventry University's Legal Services team is seeking an enthusiastic, proactive, and committed paralegal to join our busy team on a 12 month, fixed term basis to cover maternity leave. You will contribute to the overall operation of the Legal Services Department by dealing with general legal queries, drafting, and reviewing standard commercial and academic/research documentation, assisting with contentious matters, and providing high level contractual/contentious advice together with general legal support. This is a fast paced, varied role as part of a supportive and collaborative team.

Our Successful Candidate

To be successful in this role you will need a degree level qualification (in Law or similar) or a first degree and postgraduate law qualification such as LPC or GDL. You will need to have previous experience in dealing with contract and commercial law in a paralegal or equivalent setting.

This role requires excellent communication skills and a high standard of overall professionalism, including discretion and sensitivity in dealing with confidential and sensitive matters. In this fast-paced environment, you will need to utilise accomplished self-management and prioritisation abilities to manage workloads and meet deadlines. As a successful candidate, you will have the ability to take ownership of your actions and demonstrate a proactive, solution-focused approach.

The Benefits

As a staff member of CU Corporate Services, you will have access to a wide range of industry-leading rewards and benefits, including:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• Life Assurance 4 x Salary
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/Online Retailers
• New Electric Car Scheme
• Cycle To Work Scheme

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

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