Training Contract Secured - Paralegal

EJ Legal Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in London is seeking Future Trainees for a Paralegal role, aimed at those who have secured a training contract starting in early 2026. This opportunity involves assisting with corporate transactions, preparing legal documents, and liaising with clients. Ideal candidates should have strong academic backgrounds, with a law degree or equivalent preferred, and previous paralegal experience is advantageous. The firm promotes a supportive work environment that emphasizes work-life balance.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Work-life balance support

Qualifications

• Strong academics with a law degree or equivalent qualification.
• A training contract secured beginning in early 2026.
• Previous paralegal experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pre-seed investments and fundraising rounds.
• Prepare and submit Companies House filings.
• Draft board minutes and legal documents.
• Liaise with other parties as needed.
• Prepare written advice for clients.

Skills

Strong academics including law degree

Previous paralegal experience

Willingness to assist with various tasks

Education

Law degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Training Contract Secured - Paralegal

Are you a Future Trainee? If you’re looking to gain some practical experience prior to starting your training contract, we have the perfect role for you! An award winning full service law firm is seeking driven and ambitious Future Trainees to join their Corporate Team in their London office.

This firm offers the opportunity to delve into genuinely interesting and high-calibre work, alongside a supportive and friendly team, in an environment that makes an effort to support employees’ work-life balance.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting with pre‑seed investments, fundraising rounds, shareholder agreements, M&A transactions, and corporate restructurings
• Preparing and submitting Companies House filings
• Drafting board minutes and other legal documents
• Liaising with the other side or other parties as appropriate
• Preparing written advice for clients

About you:

• Strong academics including law degree or equivalent qualification
• A training contract secured commencing in early 2026
• Previous paralegal experience (not essential but a bonus!)
• A willingness to get involved with various tasks in the office to assist with business needs

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your legal skills and hit the ground running when you start your training contract.

Interested? Apply now to take the next step in your career.

As part of EJ Legal’s candidate registration and care process all successful applications are responded to within 14 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We may keep your details on our system on a confidential basis for future opportunities. If you would prefer us not to do this, please let us know.