Paralegal
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Position Overview & Specifications
We offer dedicated, sensitive, and personal support to assist our clients in pursuing their compensation claims. Our primary focus is on helping to improve our clients’ quality of life and so we work collaboratively to facilitate medical treatment, rehabilitation, specialist care and support whilst the claim is ongoing. We also help our clients access the right advice on personal finance, grants, and benefits.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Paralegal to join our small but friendly team at our Novum Law office in Southampton. The office is a short walk from Southampton Central train station.
This role will see the successful candidate providing paralegal support to our clinical negligence and serious personal injury solicitors. The work is diverse and challenging and is an opportunity to work with supportive and knowledgeable professionals who can provide excellent personal and professional development.
To apply for this role candidates will need a minimum of 12 months paralegal experience within either Personal Injury or Clinical Negligence. In addition excellent organisation, IT and communication skills are required along with a flexible approach.
If this opportunity sounds of interest, then we would love to hear from you. For more detailed information about this role or to apply, please email HR@novumlaw.comwith a cover letter clearly outlining your relevant experience and salary expectations.
We offer a competitive reward and benefits package including a generous annual leave entitlement and comprehensive health and well-being benefits.
You can find out more information about us and our specialist legal services on our website www.novumlaw.com.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Southampton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Paralegal: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
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 Paralegal roles across Novum Law'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 £21,053 - £25,035 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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