Paralegal

Search; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Health benefits

Cycle to work

Enhanced annual leave

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Search is seeking a motivated and organised Paralegal to provide assistance across a varied caseload in private client law.

You will manage your own workload while supporting fee earners with a range of responsibilities, balancing legal drafting and administrative support, and developing hands-on experience within the team.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing legal documents and correspondence.
• Strong research skills, including the use of recognised legal resources and databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and effective time management skills.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative, and confidently utilise Microsoft Office and legal technology systems.
• A Law degree (minimum 2:1 classification) is essential; LPC, SQE or similar postgraduate legal qualifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own workload while supporting fee earners with a range of responsibilities.
• Provide assistance across a varied caseload.
• Balance legal drafting and administrative support.

Skills

Legal drafting

Legal research

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Technical proficiency

Education

Law degree (2:1)

LPC or SQE advantageous

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal databases

Job description

Are you looking to develop your legal career within a supportive and progressive team? We are seeking a motivated and organised Paralegal to provide assistance across a varied caseload.

From the outset, you will manage your own workload while supporting fee earners with a range of responsibilities.

The role offers an excellent balance of legal drafting and administrative support, making it ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and keen to gain hands-on experience within private client law.

• Experience preparing legal documents and correspondence.
• Strong research skills, including the use of recognised legal resources and databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and effective time management skills.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative, and confidently utilise Microsoft Office and legal technology systems.
• A Law degree (minimum 2:1 classification) is essential; LPC, SQE or similar postgraduate legal qualifications are advantageous.

What We Offer

• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Regular employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives.
• Funded and structured professional development opportunities.
• Performance-related bonus opportunities (subject to eligibility).
• Health and wellbeing benefits.
• Access to legal services benefits (subject to eligibility).
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement.
• Long-service recognition awards.
• Cycle to Work scheme (subject to eligibility).

About the Firm

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded legal practice with a strong reputation for delivering excellent client service across the region. They are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where employees are encouraged to take ownership of their professional development and build long-term careers.

If you are a committed, approachable, and professional individual with a genuine interest in a career in law, we would be delighted to hear from you.