Projects Paralegal

Burges Salmon; Bristol; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Burges Salmon is seeking a Paralegal to join the Defence team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will support lawyers on defence sector matters, undertake legal research, draft and review documents, and prepare client reports.

The role offers exposure to high-profile work within a collaborative environment. You will work closely with lawyers across the team, developing legal and commercial skills while gaining hands-on experience in a respected defence practice.

Qualifications

• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear communication, both written and spoken.
• Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team.
• Proactive approach and keenness to learn.
• Interest in defence sector and related legal/commercial issues.

Responsibilities

• Support lawyers on defence sector matters and projects.
• Undertake legal and sector research.
• Draft and review legal documents and correspondence.
• Prepare client reports, briefings and presentations.
• Support due diligence and document management exercises.
• Assist with matter management and project delivery.
• Collaborate closely with clients, colleagues and stakeholders.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Proactive learner

Education

Law degree

Job description

We're looking for a Paralegal to join our Defence team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Burges Salmon is recognised as one of the UK's leading advisers to the defence sector, working with government bodies, defence organisations, prime contractors and suppliers on some of the sector's most significant programmes, projects and commercial arrangements. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting complex, high-profile work while developing your legal and commercial skills in a collaborative and supportive environment. Working closely with lawyers across the team, you'll play an active role in client matters from day one and gain exposure to a broad range of defence sector issues. What you'll be doing Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting lawyers on a variety of defence sector matters and projects
• Undertaking legal and sector research
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents and correspondence
• Preparing client reports, briefings and presentations
• Supporting due diligence and document management exercises
• Assisting with matter management and project delivery
• Working closely with clients, colleagues and other stakeholders

We're interested in hearing from candidates who:

• Have strong academic credentials
• Demonstrate excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Are able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team
• Take a proactive approach and are keen to learn
• Have an interest in the defence sector and the legal and commercial issues affecting defence clients

Previous legal or paralegal experience would be advantageous, although we welcome applications from candidates with transferable skills and a genuine interest in developing a career in law.