Paralegal

Lauruslaw; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading private client team at Lauruslaw as a Paralegal. You'll support high-value work with a clear development path, mentored in a modern law firm that values client focus and legal wellbeing. This role offers competitive salary, ongoing training, and a supportive culture.

Benefits

Company pension

Critical illness cover

Life assurance

Income protection

Ongoing mentoring and skills training

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a paralegal or legal assistant role in private client sector.
• Proactive, client-centred approach with excellent communication skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail and document accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assist with wills, probate, LPAs, and trusts for high-net-worth clients.
• Contribute essential support to smooth-running cases and happy clients.

Skills

Attention to detail

File management

Client-centred approach

Communication skills

Education

Law degree

Job description

Are you a motivated paralegal ready to grow in a leading private client team? Do you want to be part of a firm that develops its talent from within and puts people first? Then Laurus could be your next step.

We are looking for a talented Paralegal to join our Legacy team, supporting high-value private client work and progressing through a clear development path in a firm that is recognised for its modern approach and commitment to legal wellbeing.

Why Join Laurus?

• Real Career Development: We have nurtured talent from entry level through to qualification. You will be supported, mentored and given space to progress, whether you are heading towards qualification via a training contract or SQE or a deeper specialism.
• Engaging Work: You will assist with wills, probate, LPAs and trusts for high-net-worth clients, gaining valuable experience from day one.
• Client-Focused Culture: Our central support team and fee earners work closely together to ensure outstanding service. Your contribution is essential to smooth-running cases and happy clients.
• A Modern Law Firm: We believe in flexible working, smart systems and doing things differently.

What We’re Looking For

One to three years of experience in a paralegal or legal assistant role in the private client sector.

• A law degree
• Outstanding attention to detail, document accuracy and file management.
• A proactive, client-centred approach with excellent communication skills.

What’s in It for You?

• Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience.
• You’ll benefit from a company pension, critical illness cover, life assurance and income protection.
• Our Aldgate office provides a modern, welcoming environment to meet clients and liaise with your colleagues.
• Ongoing mentoring, skills training and potential sponsorship for further study.
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values your contribution.

Join Us

We are proud of our track record in developing future legal stars. If you are ready to build a meaningful career in private client work, where your ideas, initiative and care make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

We hold regular wellbeing and social initiatives and encourage positive mental health both inside and outside of the business. We welcome applications from all diversity groups and backgrounds and offer opportunities for growth, mentoring and development. We are committed to enabling everyone to thrive. Understanding and celebrating our differences is a key part of that.