Paralegal

E J Lavery & Co; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in the United Kingdom seeks a Paralegal or Paralegal Apprentice to join their team. This position offers a chance to work closely with experienced professionals, providing training and valuable experience for developing a career in law. Responsibilities include administrative tasks, developing drafting skills, and working under supervision across several legal areas. Ideal candidates possess excellent communication skills and A-Level qualifications or a degree in law. Please apply by sending your CV via email before January 23, 2026.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Eager to learn and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out administrative tasks such as answering phones and filing.
• Develop drafting skills in correspondence and legal documents.
• Liaise with clients under supervision.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

Strong attention to detail

Eager to learn

Adaptable, proactive and professional

Willing to engage with clients

Good telephone manner

Must be a team player

Education

A-Level qualifications (A*-B grades)

Degree in law or related subjects

Job description

Paralegal / Paralegal Apprentice (On-Site)

E.J. Lavery & Company is a busy general practice firm which has traded for over 40 years in the Glengormley Area. Due to increasing work demands, we wish to recruit a Paralegal or Paralegal Apprentice to expand our team.

About the job

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with the Principal of the firm and to gain valuable experience. Our friendly team will provide hands‑on training to allow the successful candidate to develop their personal and professional skill set and to advance their career in law.

Qualifications

We will accept applications from either school leavers with A‑Level qualifications (A*‑B grades) or recent graduates with a degree in law or related subjects.

The Role

The successful candidate will be required to carry out administrative tasks such as answering phones, photocopying/ scanning, printing, filing, billing and maintaining the office diary. They will gain exposure across several areas of law to include criminal, property, wills & probate, private client and litigation. Under expert guidance they will develop drafting skills in relation to both correspondence and legal documents. In time and with further training they will be required to carry out land registry searches, prepare court bundles and liaise with clients, counsel under the supervision of the wider team.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Strong attention to detail
• Eager to learn
• Adaptable, proactive and professional
• Willing to engage with clients
• Good telephone manner
• Must be a team player

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Driving License
• Previous experience in customer facing/ customer service role
• Previous experience in administration role and/ or in a law firm

Salary will be commensurate upon experience and level of qualification.

Please send your CV to [e-mail] before 23 January 2026. Candidates will be shortlisted and invited for interview thereafter.