Trainee Paralegal

Pyramid8; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic legal recruitment firm in the United Kingdom seeks Trainee Para-legals to provide administration support in a fast-paced environment. The role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in pursuing a legal career, requiring strong IT skills and good communication. Ideal candidates will have an A level or degree in Law and the enthusiasm to learn on the job. This position supports a small team, ensuring efficient processes and handling sensitive information responsibly.

Benefits

Excellent training and support

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic individual eager to learn and develop.
• No prior office experience necessary; strong IT skills required.
• Interest in pursuing a career as a paralegal.

Responsibilities

• Provide administration support to paralegals and other team members.
• Utilise systems and maintain accurate details in company databases.
• Communicate effectively with management, colleagues, and clients.
• Handle confidential information responsibly.

Skills

Good IT Skills

Strong communicator both written and verbal

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to multitask and keep calm under pressure

Education

A level or Degree in Law

Job description

Pyramid8 are supporting a legal firm to recruit a number of Trainee Para-legals to work in a fast-paced role. You will work as part of a small team supporting different areas in the business with overall Administration support. This is rapidly growing organisation and offers an excellent training and support facility to anyone who is looking to pursue a career as a paralegal.

They are looking for an enthusiastic individual who wants to learn and develop. You do not necessarily have to have experience in an office environment, but you will have strong IT skills which may have been gained through college or university. This is an ideal role for an individual who studies Law at A level or University and will provide an opportunity for development in a growing and interesting industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide Administration support to the paralegals and other areas in the business to ensure tasks are accurately completed and prepared to be provided either in writing or verbally to management, colleagues, clients or third parties
• Utilise systems and follow processes, providing/inputting information to maintain accurate details
• Support with administrative tasks across the business
• Communicate effectively, (in writing and verbally) engaging with management and fellow employees across all parts of the business and with clients and third parties
• Handle confidential and sensitive information
• Adhere to all company, statutory and regulatory policies, procedures, processes and requirements
• Provide cover for the Receptionist/Admin Assistant when required including greeting and directing visitors, dealing with telephone calls, assisting with incoming and outgoing post and any other relevant duties

Person / Skills

• Good IT Skills
• A level or Degree in Law ( or similar subject )
• Strong communicator both written and verbal
• Shows interest in, and commitment to, the success of the firm
• Good interpersonal skills, demonstrating professionalism in all dealings
• Team player with a flexible, professional attitude
• Ability to manage assigned tasks in an assertive, efficient and timely manner
• Ability to multitask and keep calm under pressure
• Willingness, enthusiasm and ability to learn on the job and develop new skills
• Attention to detail
• Conscientious and punctual