Paralegal

Thomas Legal; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential property firm is looking for enthusiastic Paralegals to support experienced Fee Earners in handling a variety of sale and purchase transactions. Responsibilities include managing caseloads and updating clients. Candidates should have a GCSE in English and Maths, experience in a law firm, and strong interpersonal skills. This role offers a flexible hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave and wellness programs.

Benefits

Hybrid working (home and office)

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Additional day off for your birthday

Discretionary annual bonus

Discounted corporate gym membership

Qualifications

• Must possess a GCSE pass at grade C or above in English and Maths.
• A law degree or equivalent law qualification is highly desirable.
• Experience of working in a service-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle your own caseload of sale & purchase files under supervision.
• Update clients on the progress of matters.
• Raise and respond to enquiries.

Skills

Knowledge of sales, purchase and re‑mortgage process

Excellent interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Experience working in a law firm

Competent with IT systems (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Education

GCSE pass at grade C or above in English and Maths

Law degree (2:1 or above)

Job description

Salary

Dependent on Experience

Location

Gloucester Business Park & Remote Working Blend

Hours

Full time, Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm (35 hours per week)

Thomas Legal are an award-winning residential property firm. Our aim is to be the very best national provider of conveyancing services, with a team who are passionate about providing an exceptional service. As we have continued to grow, we have insisted on only recruiting the best people with a genuine passion for property work. We are currently looking for like-minded individuals to join our dynamic team.

Responsibilities

We are looking for enthusiastic Paralegals with experience of handling a variety of sale and purchase transactions with the support and supervision of an experienced, qualified Fee Earner and supported by a wider team of Fee Earners, Paralegals and Legal Assistants. Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) handling your own caseload of sale & purchase files under supervision, updating clients and introducers on the progress of matters, raising and responding to enquiries, interrogating responses and providing detailed reports to clients as well as dealing with pre‑exchange and completion issues. You will have knowledge of the sales, purchase and re‑mortgage process and be comfortable running a mixed caseload of files with appropriate supervision.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must possess a GCSE pass at grade C or above in English and Maths. A law degree (ideally 2:1 or above) or an equivalent law qualification is highly desirable but not necessarily a barrier to employment. In addition, individuals will:

• Have experience of working within a law firm environment with prior residential conveyancing or wider property exposure.
• Have previous experience of working within a service driven team environment.
• Be competent with operating IT systems including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Have a high level of attention to detail.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills.
• Be driven to deliver all tasks in a timely manner and have proven experience of working under pressure.

Benefits

A comprehensive flexible benefits package for all staff which includes:

• Hybrid working (home and office).
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Additional day off for your birthday.
• Additional annual leave for long service including a one‑month fully paid sabbatical.
• Monthly employee recognition awards.
• Holiday Trading Scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Health Care Cash Plan.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• EAP service and wellbeing programme.
• 2 x paid charity volunteering days.
• Study Support Programme.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Discounted corporate gym membership.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounted shopping/restaurants scheme.
• Free monthly breakfasts and lunches.
• Teambuilding, sporting, and social events throughout the year, both company‑wide events and in individual teams.

Thomas Legal is an equal opportunity employer.