Paralegal

Slater Gordon; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer law firm in Greater London is seeking individuals to support fee earners in handling client matters and managing financial aspects of cases. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of basic legal concepts and proficient experience with Microsoft Office. The role offers hybrid working arrangements and includes a comprehensive benefits package, professional development funding, and a commitment to maintaining high legal standards.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee Referral scheme

Group Incentive Plan (Annual Bonus Scheme)

Health and Wellbeing Programmes

Workplace pension

Free legal help and discounted services

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic legal concepts from relevant studies or equivalent work experience.
• Proficient experience with Microsoft Office and relevant systems.

Responsibilities

• Support fee earners in handling client matters.
• Manage financial aspects of matters, including billing.

Skills

Knowledge of basic legal concepts

Proficient experience with Microsoft Office

Education

Undergraduate law, LLM, LPC, GDL, ILEX or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Slater and Gordon is a leading consumer law firm, providing world‑class legal services powered by technology and led by people who support customers at every step of their case.

Responsibilities

• Support fee earners in handling client matters and ensuring compliance with National Practice Standards.
• Manage financial aspects of matters, including time recording, billing and debtor management to support both personal and team fee budgets.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic legal concepts from undergraduate law, LLM, LPC, GDL, ILEX study or equivalent work experience.
• Proficient experience with Microsoft Office and relevant business practice systems.

Benefits

• Hybrid working – 2 days per week in office (reasonable commute).
• 35 hours per week Monday to Friday.
• 25 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays.
• Buy and sell annual leave up to 5 days.
• Employee Referral scheme.
• Group Incentive Plan (Annual Bonus Scheme).
• Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App with annual health checks, Digital GP access, mental health consultations and more.
• Employee Assistance Programme for stress awareness and counselling sessions.
• Group Income Protection for long‑term income support.
• Health and Wellbeing Programmes including gym discounts, private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme, meditation sessions.
• Life Assurance cover.
• Workplace pension.
• Benefits Hub with discounts to over 700 services.
• Dental Insurance.
• Christmas and Summer socials.
• Free legal help and discounted lawyer‑led legal services.

Professional Development

Funding for professional qualifications, external training courses and a range of internal learning resources to support continuous career growth.

Values & S+G Way

We strive to recruit the best people and uphold the highest legal standards. Our culture is built on: We do what we say we will, We don't wait we create, We own it, we sort it, We respect and encourage each other, We make time to live.