Paralegal

Paralegal
Newcastle upon Tyne (office-based)
Permanent
Full-time, 35 hours per week
£25,000+ (depending on experience)

We are working with a well-established and highly regarded law firm seeking a dedicated Paralegal to join their Private Client team. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with experienced solicitors while managing your own caseload and supporting the wider team in delivering high-quality legal services.

Client care sits at the heart of this role, and the successful candidate will play a key part in ensuring clients feel supported, understood, and valued throughout their legal journey.

Key Responsibilities 

•  Advising and assisting clients with a high standard of care, professionalism, and empathy
•  Managing your own caseload and supporting solicitors with theirs
•  Reviewing and assessing information, evidence, and legal issues
•  Drafting legal documents, correspondence, and case files
•  Accurately recording time and meeting billing and performance targets
•  Contributing to business development activities, including networking and marketing where appropriate
•  Ensuring compliance with SRA regulations and internal firm policies

 About You 

•  Previous experience in Private Client work (e.g. Wills, Probate, LPAs) is desirable but not essential
•  Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
•  Excellent communication and client care skills, particularly in sensitive matters
•  Proactive, motivated, and keen to learn and develop
•  IT literate and comfortable using case management systems
•  High attention to detail and accuracy

Benefits 

• Clear career progression with a strong promote-from-within culture, mentoring and funded professional development
• Flexible, autonomous working with homeworking options and genuine work–life balance
• Generous holiday package (27–32 days), birthdays off, Christmas closure and option to buy extra leave
• Bonus scheme, pension (matched up to 5%), enhanced maternity and paternity pay, and sickness pay
• Wellbeing support including 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders, health initiatives and Cycle to Work
• Friendly, inclusive culture with regular social events, charity involvement and staff weekends away
• Additional perks including travel discounts, legal services discounts, free wills and a Christmas savings scheme

If this is of interest, please apply direct or call +44 191 731 8492 or email Caitlin.McAndrew@pertemps.co.uk