Paralegal

Mirkwood Evans Vincent Ltd; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 2,700 - 6,800; Part time

Job summary

FQPS Academy Ltd. is seeking a third-year Law student to join its growing legal team as a part-time Paralegal. The role offers flexibility around university commitments while providing valuable experience in corporate law within a busy, yet relaxed environment.

Responsibilities include legal research, assisting with transactions and documentation, file management, and day-to-day support for solicitors and clients. Hours: 4.0–12.0 per week.

Qualifications

• Must be a current third-year Law student, with an interest in corporate law.
• Strong attention to detail and organisation.
• Good IT, written and communication skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conducting legal research.
• Assisting with corporate transactions and documentation.
• Preparing and maintaining files and records.
• Supporting solicitors with day-to-day tasks.
• Assisting with correspondence and client administration.
• Working closely with colleagues across the team.
• Undertaking general administrative duties when required.

Skills

Legal research

Attention to detail

Written communication

Teamwork

Organisation

Education

Third-year law student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal databases

Job description

We are seeking a third-year Law student to join our growing legal team as a part-time Paralegal.

The successful candidate will have an interest in pursuing a career in corporate law and will enjoy working in a relaxed but busy environment. The role is designed to provide valuable experience alongside university studies, with flexibility around academic commitments where possible.

The role will include:

• Conducting legal research.
• Assisting with corporate transactions and documentation.
• Preparing and maintaining files and records.
• Supporting solicitors with day-to-day tasks.
• Assisting with correspondence and client administration.
• Working closely with colleagues across the team.
• Undertaking general administrative duties when required.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a current third-year Law student.
• Have an academic and professional interest in corporate law.
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail.
• Have good IT, written and communication skills.
• Be organised and able to manage competing priorities.
• Be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• Have a positive, flexible, proactive and professional approach.
• Have theirown transport or reliable means of travelling to the workplace.

Working arrangements:

This is a part-time and flexible position, with working hours arranged around the successful candidate's university timetable. There may also be opportunities for additional hours during university holidays.

This role would suit a law student looking to gain meaningful experience and build a strong foundation for a future career in corporate law.

Expected hours: 4.0 – 12.0 per week

QWE

Will this role count as your QWE, and who will confirm it?

Check it against the SRA’s questions in two minutes. If there is no COLP or solicitor where you work, the SRA lets a solicitor outside confirm it: an FQPS solicitor can, from £149.