Solicitor/Paralegal

BC Legal; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal firm in Southend-on-Sea is seeking to hire two paralegals/solicitors to work with its commercial litigation team. This role offers full training, a competitive salary, and is geared towards individuals with prior litigation experience but is open to enthusiastic graduates. The position requires strong communication and teamwork skills, and is fully office-based.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Training provided

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Ideally prior litigation experience, preferably in commercial/consumer law.
• Proactive and organized with strong communication skills.
• Attention to detail with the ability to work flexibly in a team.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the commercial litigation team.
• Engage in diverse legal matters and provide support to solicitors.

Skills

Prior litigation experience

Excellent written skills

Proactivity and organization

Teamwork capability

Proficiency in legal software

Job description

Overview

BC Legal is a well-established legal firm, with a leading reputation in the field of litigation. We are currently diversifying and growing significantly into a new and exciting area of commercial law.

Role

We are looking to hire two paralegals/solicitors to work directly with the firm's commercial litigation team in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications

• Ideally, prior litigation experience—preferably in commercial/consumer law; however, we are open to bright, genuinely enthusiastic and committed undergraduates and postgraduates, and those at any stage of their post-university legal qualification route seeking a first career step in law.
• Proactive, organized with excellent written, verbal and communication skills and the ability to think critically and solve problems.
• Attention to detail; ability to work flexibly and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in technology and in learning and operating various legal software.

Training and Benefits

Full training will be provided. A competitive salary and benefits package is on offer.

Location

This is an office-based role, located in Southend-on-Sea.