Legal Assistant / Paralegal
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Position Overview & Specifications
Conwy
Commercial & Agricultural Property
Job Description
We have an opportunity to join the Commercial Property Team of our leading legal firm as recognised by Chambers UK and The Legal 500.
Well known in the local market for offering a friendly service and professional advice, we have offices across rural Shropshire, Herefordshire and into North Wales.
We are a forward thinking and progressive law firm and are seeking to appoint a legal assistant/paralegal to support the team. Working under supervision you will undertake a range of duties from client care correspondence, submitting searches, preparing stamp duty forms, preparing completion statements and invoices along with a range of administrative support tasks.
The post holder will be expected to use a high degree of self-management and initiative and be able to maintain a highly professional, efficient, confidential and friendly service, whilst ensuring quality service to clients is always achieved.
You must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word including the use of tracked changes with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have worked within a commercial property team in a law firm and used electronic document management/case management systems, be able to demonstrate the ability to work in a busy environment, along with good organisational and time management skills.
We pride ourselves on combining professional excellence with a family atmosphere which is the envy of many other law firms. With a dynamic and modern character we are focused on success and growth. This generates room for our staff to develop and enjoy stimulating and rewarding careers.
If you are looking to join a supportive and friendly firm offering a range of benefits including a healthcare benefits package and would like to know more about this great opportunity, please contact Ed Nutting on 01492 557070 for an informal chat.
To apply with your up-to-date CV and covering letter, or for a copy of the job description and person specification please e-mail: recruitment@lblaw.co.uk
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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: Legal
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Legal Assistant / Paralegal roles across Lanyon Bowdler 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 Legal.
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 £21,859 - £22,021 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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