Paralegal/Legal Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are an established law firm with offices based in East London, recruiting for the positions of Paralegal, Office Assistant.
We are currently seeking a hardworking candidate in our East London branch. The candidate will work closely and exclusively with our Head of Department, having the opportunity to learn about immigration/civil law in practice.
Main duties
Β· Report to the Head of Department
Β· Liaising with clients and taking notes
Β· Observing client meetings
Β· Assisting with casework in family law
Β· Reviewing correspondence and preparing letters
Β· Identifying key dates in court documents
Β· Assisting with administrative duties/photocopying/file maintenance
Β· Assisting with new client enquiries
Β· Legal research/making applications/
The candidate must be organised, reliable and punctual. We require a candidate who can commute to our East London office daily, unfortunately remote working will not be possible for this vacancy. Our East London branch is within walking distance of Upton Park station.
We welcome all candidates regardless of experience. This includes but is not limited to those who have completed or are currently studying (i.e., LLB, LPC, BVC etc.). The desire to progress and take the imitative is paramount.
It is an ideal opportunity for the willing candidate to work with experienced caseworkers and Solicitors.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London, E6 1PW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Master's (preferred)
Experience:
- Paralegal: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: PL001
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Paralegal/Legal Assistant roles across Adam Bernard Solicitors's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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