Paralegal

HCR Law; Ross-on-Wye; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm seeks an ambitious Paralegal to join their Real Estate Finance team in Ross-on-Wye. The ideal candidate should have previous experience in Conveyancing and a legal qualification. Responsibilities include legal research, document drafting, and supporting the team. The firm offers various benefits, including a bonus scheme and healthcare options, in a culture that promotes career progression and team collaboration.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus public holidays

Bonus scheme

Life Assurance

Healthcare cash-plan

1/3 gym membership contribution

Electric vehicle scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience within Conveyancing would be highly desirable.
• Ability to work as an effective member of a team and to offer support to peers.
• Excellent organizational capability with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Undertake routine legal tasks including legal research and document drafting.
• Ensure compliance with risk management policies and procedures.
• Manage diaries for the team and maintain timely deadlines.

Skills

Effective team collaboration

Client service focus

Proactive self-starter

IT literacy

Strong communication skills

Organizational capabilities

Education

Legal qualification, preferably post LPC

Job description

About the Role

Another position has been created for a Paralegal to join our growing Real Estate Finance team based in our Wye Valley (Ross-on-Wye) or Cardiff office. This team advises lenders and borrowers on loans related to property sales and acquisitions, working across multiple sectors. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious and attentive paralegal who thrives in a busy, commercially focused environment.

The Paralegal role objective is to undertake routine legal tasks including:

• Undertaking legal research, using appropriate methods and sourcing, presenting the results in an accurate and timely manner.
• Drafting legal documents using appropriate precedents and templates.
• Ensuring all work complies with risk management policies and procedures, in line with GDPR.
• Providing legal support to the team and acting as a legal resource, offering help where required.
• Diary management for the team, ensuring all deadlines are met in a timely manner.
• Undertaking legal processes, under supervision, such as routine file management.
• Taking an active role with the Paralegal and Trainee (PT) group and attending networking events or careers fairs.
• Promoting the firm and department through social media channels such as LinkedIn, X and Facebook.

About You

As a Paralegal you will need to have:

• Previous experience within Conveyancing would be highly desirable.
• Legal qualification, preferably post LPC or working towards (or equivalent).
• Ability to work as an effective member of a team and to offer support to peers where required.
• Client service focused.
• Proactive self-starter who demonstrates a willingness to learn and the ability to manage a growing workload.
• IT literacy and accurate typing capability.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Excellent organisational capability with attention to detail in all aspects of your work.

About Us

Benefits of working with us as a Paralegal include:

• 28 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Bonus scheme
• Life Assurance
• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
• Healthcare cash-plan
• 1/3 gym membership contribution
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Happy People/Perks at Work benefits portal
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Flu vaccinations

Is HCR the smart move for you? HCR suits people who love a challenge and want to work in an environment where careers thrive on hard work and personal merit. Our people enjoy being part of something bigger, and while our clients drive our development, our people bring energy, enthusiasm and entrepreneurial mindsets to solve problems and help our clients succeed.

Why HCR people love their jobs

Our people enjoy working on good quality, interesting matters from a wide variety of clients, gaining the experience to develop their careers. We offer responsibility early, the mandate to make things happen, and support for good ideas. Our culture emphasises a warm environment where people can thrive.

What career progression will HCR offer you?

HCR’s growth creates opportunities for people who want to progress. You can expect to work with friendly, energetic, ambitious people who enjoy solving client problems and celebrating good outcomes. Our people value the sense of community across our offices and teams.

What does HCR believe, achieve and stand for?

As a Times Best Law firm, among the UK Top 60, we provide the full range of services to organisations, business leaders and individuals. We take an entrepreneurial approach, remaining flexible and responsive to client needs to deliver the best outcomes. We have more than 800 lawyers and support staff, including more than 150 partners, and hold the Law Society’s Lexcel quality mark for compliance and client care standards. We operate from ten offices in England and Wales and continue to grow in Birmingham, Cardiff, the Thames Valley, Northampton, London and Cambridge.

With solid connections in the communities we work in and a track record of delivering legal advice to businesses and individuals, our clients value our approach to delivering legal services when they need them.

As HCR is an equal opportunities employer, we celebrate differences and aim to attract a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and skills. We are an armed forces-friendly organisation. Please let us know of any adjustments that would support your application. If this opportunity sounds of interest, please apply and submit your CV.

A note for recruitment agencies – The HCR Resourcing Team handles recruitment across the firm and we work with a Preferred Supplier List. Only invited agencies should submit candidates. Unsolicited CVs will not be considered, and no fees will be payable. We reserve the right to pursue suitable candidates directly.