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Leicester, Leicestershire - 24k - 27k Annual DOE GBP Permanent Posted by: Simpson Judge Posted: Thursday, 22 January 2026
 
 
Paralegal

Corporate & Commercial/Dispute Resolution
Full-time

An established and growing legal practice is seeking Paralegals to join its Corporate & Commercial and Dispute Resolution teams. These roles offer an excellent opportunity for individuals who are keen to build a long-term career in law and gain hands-on experience supporting busy legal teams.

You will play a key role in providing both legal and administrative support to fee earners, contributing to the efficient management of client matters from start to finish.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Opening new files and assisting with client onboarding and due diligence checks

  • Drafting and producing legal correspondence and documentation

  • Acting as a point of contact for clients and external organisations, handling routine enquiries by telephone

  • Managing diaries, arranging meetings, preparing agendas and recording notes or minutes

  • Ensuring matter files are accurately maintained and kept up to date

  • Monitoring and maintaining key dates and reminder systems

  • Supporting file closures and archiving processes

  • Assisting with general administrative tasks such as scanning, copying and filing

  • Participating in team meetings and contributing to day-to-day team support

  • Providing wider office support as required, including handling incoming and outgoing post, answering external calls and welcoming clients


The successful candidate will be:

  • Comfortable working to deadlines and managing a varied workload

  • Proactive, motivated and able to use initiative

  • A strong communicator with clear written and verbal skills

  • Well organised, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively

  • Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment

  • Professional in appearance and approach

  • Highly attentive to detail and accuracy

  • Confident using IT systems, particularly Microsoft Office and legal case management software


What's on offer:

This role provides the opportunity to develop within well-regarded commercial legal teams, working closely with experienced lawyers in a collaborative and supportive office environment. It is particularly well suited to those seeking meaningful exposure to high-quality legal work and long-term progression within the profession.

If this position is of interest to you please get in touch with Steph at Simpson Judge

Leicester, Leicestershire, UK
Legal
24k - 27k Annual DOE GBP
Simpson Judge
Simpson Judge
JS3061254921
22/01/2026 01:23:00
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