Paralegal, hireful

Guardian Jobs; Bradford (IA); Hybrid; USD 42,178 - 51,551; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Cash health plan

Pension schemes

Flexible working

Career development

Job summary

Guardian Jobs in Bradford is seeking a Paralegal to provide high-quality legal support across property and commercial matters. You will gain exposure to real estate, housing contracts, governance and compliance in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include lease reviews, title investigations and drafting, while monitoring regulatory developments. The role offers a hybrid pattern with two days in the office and a salary of £35,008 per year.

Qualifications

• Law degree (LLB) or Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) required.
• Experience in a legal environment, paralegal or legal support role preferred.
• Experience with property law, real estate transactions or conveyancing advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of property, real estate and commercial contract matters.
• Draft and review legal documents, contracts, leases and title reports.
• Support property transactions, title investigations and housing-related matters.
• Conduct legal research and provide updates on legislative and regulatory changes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external advisers to deliver practical legal support.
• Maintain legal records, documents and contract databases.
• Support governance, compliance activities and business projects.

Skills

Legal research

Legal drafting

Contract review

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Law degree (LLB) or GDL

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client believes everyone should have a safe and affordable home. They are at the forefront of change in social housing, supporting their customers and colleagues with exceptional service. If you're looking for a career where you can learn new skills and shape your future, there's a place for you.

Location: Hybrid, Bradford (approx. 2 days in office). Salary: £35,008 per annum. Contract: Permanent, 35 hours/week, Monday–Friday 9am–5pm.

Join their growing Legal Team as a Paralegal, providing high‑quality legal support across property and commercial matters. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to real estate, housing, commercial contracts, governance and legal compliance in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

You will be involved in everything from lease reviews and title investigations to legal research, contract drafting and supporting emerging legislative and regulatory developments. No two days will be the same.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage a caseload of property, real estate and commercial contract matters
• Draft and review legal documents, contracts, leases and title reports
• Support property transactions, title investigations and housing‑related matters
• Conduct legal research and provide updates on legislative and regulatory changes
• Work with internal stakeholders and external legal advisors to deliver practical legal support
• Maintain legal records, documents and contract databases
• Support governance, compliance activities, legal enquiries and business projects

Salary

Spot salary: £35,008 for applicants fully meeting requirements. If developing some skills or experience, start at 5% or 10% below with clear progression to full rate.

About You

Proactive and organised individual keen to develop your legal career in a varied, fast‑paced environment. You’ll have:

• Law Degree (LLB) or Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)
• Experience working within a legal environment, ideally paralegal or legal support role
• Experience or exposure to property law, real estate transactions or conveyancing
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines effectively
• Strong legal research, written communication and drafting skills
• Collaboration and ability to build positive working relationships
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Proactive mindset, sound judgement and confidence to use your initiative

Interview Process

Stage 1 – Teams interview with hiring manager to discuss the role and get to know your experience and goals.

Stage 2 – Assessment and interview. Role‑related assessment and behavioural/scenario‑based interview. Complete Customer Service Questionnaire in advance.

Benefits

• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, birthday day, option to buy more
• Cash health plan, Health MOTs, online GP access, gym discounts, volunteering day
• Car leasing, salary sacrifice schemes, exclusive discounts
• Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes, life assurance at 3x salary
• Enhanced parental leave and flexible working
• Career development: Management Essentials, Leadership Academy, apprenticeships

Important Information

• Candidates must have current UK eligibility to live and work (they do not hold a sponsorship license)
• Subject to pre‑employment checks (DBS and social media screening)
• Our client works exclusively with recruitment partners; unsolicited CVs from agencies not accepted
• Apply promptly – urgent or high‑volume roles may conclude before closing date
• Our client is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let them know.