Paralegal L&DR

Newcastle upon Tyne - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The role of a Paralegal in the L&DR team in the Newcastle Legal Delivery Centre offers you the chance to work within the L&DR practice area ( and other practice areas as needed) which complement the firms work ensuring that knowledge resources processes and technology are deployed effectively to support our clients.

At our Newcastle Delivery Centre youll be part of a wellestablished paralegal support team with a wide range of seniority and specialisms. As a L&DR Paralegal you will collaborate closely with Paralegals Apprentice Paralegals Senior and Supervisory Paralegals Managing Paralegals Operations Managers Legal Technology Advisors and Process Architects.

You are likely to have direct contact and communication with Associates Lawyers and Business Professionals based in other offices around the world.

Key Responsibilities

Ensuring your work is accurate and thorough at all times
Accurately updating internal tracking systems
Being proactive about continuous improvement systems and processes
Integrating legal technology into our processes and advancing your skills in this area as much as possible
Working efficiently and effectively within a team
Providing timely updates as to work progress
Communicating effectively at all times
Playing a role in developing and representing the culture of the Newcastle Office and ensuring that we offer a diverse and inclusive workplace that is welcoming and supportive to all

What you will do

You will undertake a multitude of tasks for L&DR as mentioned above including but not limited to;

Proofreading/checking cross-referencing
Drafting witness statements
Redacting
Preparing bundles indexes and chronologies
E-disclosure
Analysis of documents for matter issues
Proofing audio transcriptions
Legal research
You will use the latest legal technology for service delivery including AI High Q Bundling technology E-disclosure platforms
Other administrative tasks as and when required

How we will support you

From your first day with us you will have varied opportunities to continuously grow and development your skills and knowledge. From formal training informal coaching and mentoring through to skills-based and technical training and on the job learning.

You will be given the opportunity to get involved in a range of internal training which covers:

Legal Technology
Process Improvement
Various online training specific to the role of a paralegal lawyer manager etc.
Legal Training

Qualifications :

Your career experience so far

You will possess the following skills:

Essential:

Demonstrable previous experience of working in an office or corporate environment
Good academics - you will be a graduate (any discipline non-law degrees accepted) or have completed a CILEx level 3 (or above) qualification in Law.
Flexible and effective verbal and written communication skills
Excellent research capabilities with the ability to follow detailed instructions and produce complex findings
Proactive and forward thinking
Flexible and have desire to learn
Organised and efficient - ability to meet; daily weekly and monthly deadlines
Proficient in applying and using a range of technology
Excellent attention to detail
Very good team player

Desirable:

Demonstrable paralegal experience especially in a practice area that supports L&DR
Demonstrable experience of working in a customer service environment
Fluent in a European language particularly French German Spanish or Italian

Additional Information :

The Recruitment Process

Application deadline: 2 April 2026 at 11:59pm

Application process: Online application online assessment centre final stage assessment centre.

How to Apply

Complete the online application form and upload a copy of your CV and a cover your cover letter kindly refer to the Career Experience section of the advert and explain why you are an ideal fit for the role.
Successful candidates at application review will be invited to complete an online assessment.
If you pass the online assessment you will be invited to a final stage assessment centre held in person at our Newcastle office across two dates in May 2026. Evening option will be available.

We will support travel costs where applicable in relation to attending the final stage assessment centre.

Work pattern

Monday Friday 35 hours per week. Core office hours are 09:00 - 20:00

We have a hybrid working policy in place and the expectation for this role is that at least 50% of your time is spent in the office.

Equal opportunities

At Clifford Chance we forge an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued. Its a culture where everyone has equal access to opportunities to thrive and succeed. We are guided by our values-based Code which sets high standards of conduct and has a principle focused on being inclusive.

We comply with the law and regulations in every location where we operate and we are committed to delivering fair and equal access to all applicants and employees irrespective of background. This applies across all aspects of employment from recruitment and selection to development progression and day-to-day working life.

Our global network of affinity faith and support groups are open to all. These communities help to create an environment where everyone at the firm can feel they belong and can reach their full potential.

Find out more about our inclusive culture here.

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Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time