Corporate and commercial paralegal

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Willans LLP is a full service law firm noted for giving expert, practical and personal service to local, national and international clients. We employ around 120 people at our Regency offices, overlooking the park on Imperial Square in Cheltenham.

Our corporate and commercial team is one of the most respected in the county and is rated in prestigious national legal guides The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners.

An opportunity has arisen for a paralegal to join our friendly corporate and commercial team to provide crucial legal support and handle essential company administration tasks. This is an excellent opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals in a supportive environment.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, bright and personable with a “can do” attitude and wants to build their career in this area of the law.

A bit about the role

• Assisting solicitors and partners in corporate and commercial matters.
• Conducting legal research and preparing first drafts of basic documents.
• Assisting with administrative tasks related to company transactions.
• Liaising with clients and maintaining excellent client care.
• Attending client meetings and subsequent preparation of attendance notes.
• Assisting in marketing activities such as writing newsletters and assisting in the preparation of seminars.
• Other ad hoc paralegal/admin duties.

A bit about what we need from you

• You will be proactive, motivated and able to manage your workload effectively.  Strong time management is essential.
• You will need excellent communication skills, since the role will involve plenty of contact with clients, professional contacts and other law firms working on transactions.
• You will have excellent IT skills and be able to familiarise yourself with our legal software packages quickly.
• You will also possess strong analytical and research skills.
• You will be a strong team player.
• You will be University degree qualified. A law degree, PGDL or LPC qualification would be highly desirable.
• Previous paralegal experience is not essential, but an ability and willingness to learn is.

A bit about us

Willans offers a caring working culture with a reputation for its friendly and supportive working environment.

Offering training and career development opportunities is just a small part of how we invest in our people. We will support and guide you in building your individual profile, offering opportunities for you to get involved in marketing initiatives both online and offline, including local networking events and functions.

Our lively calendar of relaxed social events ranges from in-house baking competitions and quiz nights through to pizza evenings. We also support countless initiatives around the county, from events at the Cheltenham Festivals to the University of Gloucestershire law school.

Our charity committee also organise fundraisers across the firm to support our charity of the year, and we have a green committee which helps champion environmentally-friendly improvements across our offices. Alongside this we have a number of champions, appointed to help to foster equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as promote employee wellbeing. These individuals are advocates for who we are and how we’re doing.

Contract: permanent, subject to a satisfactory probationary period

Remuneration: As well as a competitive salary and pension, we offer a range of staff benefits including medical cover, 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and excellent working conditions.

To apply please email your cv, with a covering letter, to:

careers@willans.co.uk, for the attention of Bridget Redmond, Managing partner.

Willans is an equal opportunities employer.

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