Paralegal

Express Solicitors; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking aspiring Personal Injury Paralegals for their Graduate Scheme, which offers comprehensive training and career development. The role requires full-time availability starting January 12, 2026, with no prior legal experience necessary. Enjoy a salary of £26,000 annually, hybrid working after six months, and various benefits including a free on-site gym and holiday perks.

Benefits

Free on-site gym

Employee Assistance Programme

Regular social events budgets

Qualifications

• Full-time availability required from January 12, 2026 without booked leave for the first 12 weeks.
• No prior legal work experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Complete a 5-week dedicated training programme in the Training Centre.
• Attend seven weekly seminars focused on practical skills development.

Skills

Strong legal academic achievements

Passion for helping injured people

Education

LLB, GDL, LLM, LPC or equivalent

Job description

Ready to step into the legal world?

Express Solicitors are currently ranked 64 out of more than 10,000 law firms, the largest PI law firm and ranked in the top ten for the Best Law Firm to work for in the UK by Best Companies. We have a 5-star ranking with Trustpilot from over 8,000 reviews, which, coming from our clients, means a lot to us.

Our Graduate Scheme has been awarded the Princess Royal Training Award. This award recognises our exceptional commitment to learning and development and the positive impact it has on our organisation and people.

What we offer you

With 120 current Trainee Solicitors, our Personal Injury Paralegal Graduate Scheme is your first step to becoming qualified!

• All of our training contracts are offered internally.
• We offer multiple routes to qualification.
• An initial 5-week dedicated training programme based within our Training Centre, before moving into the department. Followed by seven weekly seminars on practical skills review, focused on your development.
• Three appraisals per year and weekly 1-1 meetings with your supervisor to guide you.

Who are we looking for?

• Aspiring Personal Injury Paralegals with strong legal academic achievements (LLB, GDL, LLM, LPC or equivalent).
• Full‑time availability is required from Monday, 12th January 2026 and no leave booked for the first 12 weeks.
• No legal work experience necessary.
• Passionate about being a lawyer and helping injured people.

Things you want to know

• Salary – £26,000 per annum.
• Hours – 8:30 am‑5:30 pm Monday‑Thursday with a 5 pm finish on Friday (39.5 hours).
• Hybrid Working – 3/2 alternative working from home pattern for staff after 6 months.
• Holidays – 23 days of holiday a year, rising to 26 days + a day off for your birthday after two years of service.
• Benefits – Free on‑site gym, company sports teams, Employee Assistance Programme and budgets for regular social events.

Interview Process

Our interview process is two stages. The first is a one‑way pre‑recorded video interview (done in your own time) and then a face‑to‑face MS Teams interview.

Interested?

Click apply now!

Closing date Monday 8th December 2025

Please be aware that this is a rolling recruitment cycle, and once the cohort is full, the role will close. This does mean the firm reserves the right to close applications early.

We rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all.

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