Paralegal/Legal Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
A Purley law firm is looking to recruit a paralegal who has a minimum of a year experience to assist in their office with a wide variety of areas including, but not limited to; Civil Litigation, Wills & Probate, Family Law, Employment Law, Immigration, Commercial & Residential Conveyancing.
The selected candidate would be working in a friendly and supportive environment. The role would be ideal for someone with at least a year's paralegal experience and would suit a quick learner who shows initiative.
All replies must include a cover letter and CV. Please note that due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within 1 week of applying you should assume that you have not been successful on this occasion
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £18,000.00-£23,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Purley, CR8 2LA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Paralegal: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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 (£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 Lex Sterling 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 £18,000 - £23,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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