Paralegal - Commercial Property

Geldards LLP; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Cardiff seeks a motivated individual to work alongside Solicitors by providing legal advice and guidance to commercial clients. Responsibilities include assisting fee earners, handling queries, and ensuring compliance with firm processes. The ideal candidate has a law degree, strong communication skills, and attention to detail. The role offers a competitive salary, 25 days annual leave, and benefits such as a day off for your birthday.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Life Assurance

Pensions Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Salary Sacrifice Options

Qualifications

• Law degree or relevant qualification required.
• Must be able to communicate confidently.
• Ability to prioritize and work under pressure.
• High attention to detail is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist fee earners across the department.
• Handle instructions courteously and promptly.
• Comply with internal processes.
• Occasional travel between offices.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

Law degree or relevant qualification

Job description

This role presents a fantastic opportunity for you to work alongside Solicitors to provide legal advice and guidance to commercial clients in an effective and cost-effective manner.

Department: Commercial Property, Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time, Location: Cardiff, Workplace type: Onsite, Reporting To: Susanne Bradley

Duties

• Offer assistance to all fee earners across the department.
• To deal courteously and promptly with colleagues in relation to any instructions or queries arising.
• Demonstrate a level of knowledge and skill corresponding with experience.
• Comply with the Firm’s internal processes on time recording, billing, credit control and compliance.
• Occasional travel between offices and to external meetings when necessary.
• Any other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade and post.

What you will need

• A law degree or other relevant qualification, which may include experience of working in a legal role.
• Ability to communicate confidently with both clients and all department levels across the Firm.
• Must be computer literate.
• Ability to prioritise, meet strict deadlines and work under pressure.
• High attention to detail and accuracy is essential.
• Must be able to work as part of a team as well as to use own initiative.
• Project a professional image at all times.

In Return

In return you will have the opportunity to develop your career within our high ranked Commercial Property team based in our Cardiff office and will be paid a competitive salary (dependent on experience) as well as qualifying for other benefits such as a day off for your birthday and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

• 35 hour working week - Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to a maximum of 30 days for additional years of service)
• A day off on your birthday each year (or closest working day)
• Life Assurance (x3 times salary)
• Pensions Scheme (Legal and General)
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme Telephone Line
• Salary Sacrifice Options (Including Cycle to Work Scheme, additional pension contributions and annual leave purchase options)
• Staff Legal Services Discounts
• Discounts at NCP parking sites – Cardiff office
• Working in a team that is consistently reviewing the best ways to develop and train and help you to achieve your goals

If you would like to have a confidential discussion with regards to your career and your next move, or have any questions please feel free to contact [e-mail].

We are committed to ensuring that the organisation removes any unnecessary barriers to the employment of any individual. We recognise that when you are living with a disability, chronic illness or neurodiversity having some form of reasonable adjustment, whether physical or extra time for written tasks for example can allow you the opportunity to compete on equal terms. If you are subsequently invited for an interview, are there any adjustments we can make to the recruitment process to make it better or more accessible to you? If so, please feel free to let us know!

About Geldards

Established over 100 years ago in Wales, we are a strong and successful full-service national law firm.

From our offices in Cardiff, Derby, Nottingham and London, our team of over 320 talented individuals support a broad range of clients throughout the UK, Europe and Internationally.

We deliver quality legal advice and seek to continuously improve our service by setting aspirational goals that underpin our everyday work. More effective working practices, including the use of innovative technology, and rigorous environmental targets are just some of the ways that we will continue to deliver an excellent service to both longstanding and new clients alike.

We offer high quality and practical legal advice to a broad range of private and public sector organisations including, local authorities, public bodies, charities, and government agencies as well as private individuals and families.