Paralegal - Private Wealth Disputes

Hugh James; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm in Cardiff is seeking a Paralegal to assist across a range of cases. The ideal candidate will have a law degree or relevant experience and strong interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include assisting in litigated files, preparing legal documents, and maintaining client relationships. An attractive benefits package includes a minimum of 25 days holiday and professional fees paid.

Benefits

Minimum of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Two Corporate Social Responsibility days

Birthday day off

Death in service equivalent to twice annual salary

Auto enrolment pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts for local businesses

Professional fees paid

Employee recruitment incentive scheme

Qualifications

• Highly ambitious and motivated individual comfortable working within a team.
• LPC is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in litigated files on a task by task basis.
• Reviewing documentation such as medical records and historical files.
• Preparing documents such as caveats and citations.
• Assisting with the preparation of witness statements.
• Assisting with the preparation of trial bundles.
• Working with Solicitors and Associates to develop and maintain good client relationships.
• Contributing to the Private Client blog on a regular basis.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Listening skills

Teamwork

Education

Law degree or similar qualification

Relevant experience

Job description

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal to join the team. The successful candidate will assist across the whole range of cases conducted by the team and act as the main point of contact for all new enquiries, handling all inbound enquiries, taking initial details, providing cost estimates and converting enquiries and dealing with any consequential preliminary steps thereafter.

The Role Will Involve

• Assisting in litigated files on a task by task basis
• Reviewing documentation such as medical records and historical files
• Preparing documents such as caveats and citations
• Assisting with the preparation of witness statements
• Assisting with the preparation of trial bundles
• Working with Solicitors and Associates to develop and maintain good client relationships
• Contributing to the Private Client blog on a regular basis

Communication with clients on the telephone is essential, therefore interpersonal and listening skills are required.

Qualifications

We are looking for a highly ambitious and motivated individual who is comfortable working within a team. The role would ideally suit candidates who have a law degree, similar academic qualification or relevant experience. The LPC is advantageous but not essential.

Life at Hugh James

We never shy away from a challenge. Hugh James is a leading, full‑service UK law firm focused on protecting businesses, individuals and livelihoods. We value teamwork, innovation and community engagement.

The Hugh James Difference

Our pursuit of righting wrongs and protecting what is important drives us forward. We are guided by self‑belief and strive to find the answers required.

A Positive Force in the Community

We work with a wide range of charities, supporting them through fundraising, donations, volunteering and partnerships across local and national levels.

Some Of Our Benefits On Offer Include

• Minimum of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Two Corporate Social Responsibility days
• Birthday day off
• Death in service equivalent to twice annual salary
• Auto enrolment pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts for local businesses
• Professional fees paid (subject to requirement for your role)
• Employee recruitment incentive scheme

Hugh James is an equal opportunities and disability confident committed employer.

Thank you for taking the time to consider this opportunity. If you have questions, please contact Stephanie Williams.