Paralegal

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Belfast
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Legal
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Legal research Drafting Communication skills Attention to detail IT skills Analytical skills Team player Proactive attitude

FULL DESCRIPTION

Position: Paralegal

Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Location: Belfast

Term: Permanent

Team: Employment

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an internationally minded law firm with over 800 people working across key areas of law. We help clients protect and develop their ideas and people, unlocking possibilities for future success. Our culture is built on bravery and kindness, and we are committed to diversity and inclusion.

About the Employment Team

The Employment team at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is consistently top-ranked and is the largest employment team in the UK, with global reach through Ius Laboris. They advise on all areas of employment law including litigation, trade unions, transactional support, global mobility, and more.

About the Role

The primary objective is to support the team in fee-earning, business development, and billing capacities. Responsibilities include legal research, note-taking at meetings and investigations, assisting with court and tribunal cases (e.g., trial bundles, disclosure, liaising with witnesses), and administrative tasks. Key duties also involve:

  • Legal research
  • Assisting with marketing initiatives
  • Billing and administration
  • Contributing to websites and publications
  • Working on international projects

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive, and hardworking Paralegal. Candidates should have relevant legal qualifications or experience, IT and numeracy skills, strong communication and analytical abilities, and a team-oriented mindset. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

  • Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills with strong attention to detail
  • An ambitious, proactive, commercial attitude
  • A keen interest in marketing and business development
  • A team player who supports others and is eager to learn

Additional Information

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to diversity and inclusion. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

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