Legal Assistant/Paralegal
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Position Overview & Specifications
An opportunity has arisen for a Legal Assistant to join a very successful law firm based in the heart of the city. The ideal candidate would be someone who has studied law and is looking for an opportunity to start off their career and progress fairly quickly.
The Role;-
Attend court
Audio Typing
Preparing legal documents
Research
Word processing, filing, and other general office tasks
Undertaking research
The Ideal Person;-
The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic and professional individual who is currently studying or just completed a degree in law. The role is for someone who has a passion for law and is looking to kick-start their career, the opportunity for study support and career progression will be available for the chosen individual. You will enjoy working with a great team in a high-end law firm, with a supportive management team, excellent training, and a varied and busy working role.
If you feel that you have the necessary talent and skill to be successful in this role click on "Apply Now" and forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £21,490.00-£25,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Legal Assistant/Paralegal roles across Excellent Careers's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,490 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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