Job Description

We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our busy Restructuring & Insolvency team in Southampton. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your legal career within a highly regarded firm, supporting experienced fee earners on a wide range of dynamic and fast-paced instructions.

About the Role

As a Paralegal, you'll be an integral part of the team, assisting with both legal and administrative aspects of case progression. With training and support, your responsibilities will include:
Assisting fee earners with progressing caseloads across a broad range of restructuring and insolvency matters. Supporting with administrative tasks such as file opening and closing, billing, diary management, and routine compliance checks. Preparing legal documents and handling general correspondence. Liaising with clients and third parties with professionalism and confidence. Helping the team meet departmental targets by managing competing tasks efficiently and effectively.
This is a role with growth potential -- ideal for someone eager to develop their skills and take on increasing responsibility over time.

What We're Looking For

A minimum of 6 months' recent experience working in an office environment. Excellent organisational skills and a keen eye for detail. A confident and professional telephone manner. Strong verbal and written communication skills. The ability to prioritise workload, manage deadlines, and remain calm under pressure. Flexibility, a team-player attitude, and a willingness to learn. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and strong word processing skills (essential).

What We Offer

A competitive salary and benefits package. 22 days' holiday plus bank holidays (increasing to 25 with length of service). An additional day off for your birthday. Life assurance and contributory pension scheme. Access to Perkbox, offering a variety of online discounts and lifestyle perks. Ongoing training, career development opportunities, and support to help you grow your role. A friendly, inclusive, and collaborative working environment.


If you're enthusiastic, motivated, and ready to take the next step in your legal career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to join our Southampton Restructuring & Insolvency team and be part of a firm where your development is truly supported.