Junior Paralegal

Salary: £23,000-£26,000Location: BedfordJob Type: Full-time

We are seeking a motivated Junior Paralegal with experience in a commercial law firm. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain broad exposure across legal work, office administration, and business development, supporting a busy legal team.

Key Responsibilities

Legal & Administrative Support

• Assist fee-earners with matters relating to business and commercial law, commercial property, and litigation.
• Manage client communications, including handling incoming calls and correspondence.
• Complete a range of administrative tasks such as opening physical and electronic files, preparing invoices, taking meeting minutes, and updating systems including SharePoint and Clio case management.
• Ensure accurate filing and maintenance of documents within the Legal Department’s database and folders.

Team Coordination & Reporting

• Provide regular project status updates to the Legal Director.
• Participate in team meetings and liaise with other group businesses to support collaborative working.

Business Support

• Support the implementation of new business processes.
• Contribute to business development initiatives in partnership with the Business Consultant and Business Operations Officer.
• Build strong, proactive working relationships with clients and partner businesses

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 6–24 months’ experience within a commercial law firm.
• Solid understanding of business and commercial law.
• Proficiency with legal case management software (e.g., SharePoint, Clio).
• Excellent organisational, communication, and multitasking abilities.
• Strong ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Proactive approach to managing workloads and meeting deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

To apply for this Junior Paralegal position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role, or call Ella at Reed Milton Keynes office for more information.