Paralegal

A leading UK law firm with a network of offices from the South Coast to Scotland, working together as one national team. An innovative practice and the first top 50 law firm to achieve “Platinum Standard” Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm. The lack of barriers between departments, a real lack of hierarchy, zero tolerance for arrogance and pomposity all make Shoosmiths a fantastic place to work.

Our national Corporate team, which in 2015 was ranked joint first for volume of corporate deals in the UK and fifth in Europe, is led by a team of partners widely regarded as leaders in their field and who are regularly recommended by clients for their reputation, personalities and outstanding expertise.

You will have the opportunity to gain excellent exposure to high quality work, working closely alongside the local team of 6 legal advisors in addition to the Solent corporate partners. 

Your main responsibilities will primarily involve assisting on a wide range of corporate transactions and will include but not be limited to:

• conducting due diligence
• drafting documents and reports
• reviewing and collating documentation
• communicating effectively and confidently with clients, external solicitors and other third parties (both in writing and by telephone)
• acting as a co-ordinator between other departments within Shoosmiths
• recording time and working towards billing targets
• assisting legal advisors in the department with various corporate law matters and administrative tasks. 

• We are ideally looking for a candidate with a minimum of 6 months' corporate paralegal experience. 
• IT literate with experience of using Word, Excel and the internet;
• Good written, numeracy and oral communication skills;
• A fast learner and a hard worker;
• Good telephone manner;
• Experience in customer service environment, or any relevant equivalent experience would be desirable;
• Willingness to learn new skills;
• Confident and professional.

Our approach to our people is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion and well being. Our ambition is to build a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and talents, and a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues.

This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.