Paralegal — Employment & Immigration (Cambridge)

FQPS Academy Ltd.; Worcester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days' annual leave

Annual bonus up to 10%

Life assurance

Healthcare cash‑plan

Season ticket loans

Electric vehicle scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

The Cambridge-based Employment & Immigration team at FQPS Academy Ltd invites applications for a Paralegal. You will draft legal documents, conduct research, and support fee earners with file management in a busy full-service firm.

You will also manage diary deadlines, ensure GDPR compliance, engage with PT group and promote the firm through social channels and events. A legal qualification (LLB or CILEX) or progress toward one is expected.

Qualifications

• Qualified in law (LLB or CILEX) or working towards one.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• IT literacy and ability to adapt to new systems.

Responsibilities

• Drafting legal documents using precedents and templates.
• Conducting legal research using appropriate sources and presenting findings clearly.
• Support fee earners with day-to-day file management (opening/closing).
• Assist with diary management and ensure key deadlines are met.
• Ensure all work complies with risk management policies and GDPR requirements.
• Support Paralegal and Trainee group with internal initiatives and careers fairs.
• Promote the firm and department via social media and industry events.

Skills

Legal drafting

Legal research

Communication

Attention to detail

IT literacy

Education

LLB or CILEX

Job description

The Cambridge-based Employment & Immigration team at FQPS Academy Ltd invites applications for a Paralegal. You will draft legal documents, conduct research, and support fee earners with file management in a busy full-service firm.

You will also manage diary deadlines, ensure GDPR compliance, engage with PT group and promote the firm through social channels and events. A legal qualification (LLB or CILEX) or progress toward one is expected.