Paralegal

University of Nottingham; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

27 days holiday

Staff development

Career progression

Job summary

The University of Nottingham's Legal Services seeks a Paralegal to join the new Legal Operations team at University Park. You will support case work and help drive improvements in processes and systems, including the use of technology and AI, to help lawyers work more efficiently.

We look for law graduates or those who have completed a qualifying postgraduate law conversion, with strong Microsoft Office skills and the ability to work under pressure in a busy environment, delivering high-quality

Qualifications

• Law graduates or graduates who have taken a qualifying post-graduate law conversion course.
• Experience with a broad range of office duties and confident computer user.
• Experience in a legal support role and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the efficient running of Legal Services and assist with case work.
• Support reviews of existing systems and implement new processes and improvements, including the use of technology and AI.
• Assist lawyers and provide professional support in a busy office environment.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Legal support experience

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Law degree

Postgraduate Law Conversion

Job description

Salary

£29,740 to £36,446 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

Area

Legal Services

Location

University Park

Salary

£29,740 to £36,446 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

Closing Date

Monday 24 August 2026

Reference

REG1772726

About the role

The Legal Services Paralegal will work as part of our new Legal Operations team and contribute to the efficient running of Legal Services. This diverse role will be involved in case work, supporting reviews of existing systems and implementing new processes and improvement initiatives, including our use of technology and AI.

About the team

As part of the University’s friendly and inclusive Legal Services, you will be part of the Legal Operations team, enabling the lawyers to work as efficiently as possible and being an active part of the University community. Legal Services is an integral part of the University’s professional services and is relied on by colleagues for clear and practical legal support.

About you

We’re looking for Law graduates or graduates who have taken a qualifying post-graduate law conversion course, in addition to relevant experience. You should have experience of a broad range of office duties, including proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and a confident computer user. You should have the ability to work effectively, professionally and efficiently in a busy office environment, preferably with prior relevant experience in a legal support role. You should have experience of and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, particularly in undertaking case work.

What we offer

Being part of the University of Nottingham Legal Services team offers:

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week
• Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and up to five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities, including through membership of the Association of University Legal Practitioners
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and more.

What next

Candidates are invited to submit an application form, which involves answering some short questions, by 24 August 2026, with online assessment and interviews in the week commencing 7 September 2026.

Your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week. Part time appointment will be considered with a minimum of 30 hours per week. If you are a UK Visa holder, please see further here.

Further information is available in the role profile which you should read thoroughly.

Please contact Jon Ludford-Thomas, Senior Lawyer (Employment) via [e-mail] if you have further questions about this role.

Further details

• Job Description/Role Profile

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