We’re looking for a Paralegal to join our Property Litigation Team. The successful candidate must be able to communicate fluently in Welsh, both verbally and in writing to support our clients. Working closely with and assisting the team’s fee earners, you will help manage cases involving property disputes for housing associations, owners, landlords, tenants, and property developers. This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring legal professional to develop their skills, build their reputation, and progress their career as part of a growing commercial disputes team.
- Assisting fee earners with managing a varied and extensive caseload.
- Coordinating the caseload in an organised, methodical manner from initial referral to final hearing.
- Ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the caseload.
- Maintaining a comprehensive case-tracker spreadsheet.
- Keeping clear and up-to-date records to support senior fee earners with reporting requirements (monthly, quarterly and annually).
- Adhering to timescales and deadlines, effectively with fee earners and ensuring reminders are diarised.
- Coordinating documentation, liaising with clients, external companies and internal teams.
- Conducting legal research and preparing precedent documents.
- Drafting correspondence, attending client meetings, preparing notes and following up on action points.
- Fluent Welsh speaker with the ability to communicate confidently both verbally and in writing.
- Excellent research and drafting skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy Initiative, problem-solving, and organisational skills
Flexible approach to work
• A balanced approach to working hours, with the ability to work between home and the office as required through our hybrid working model.
Health and wellbeing
• Health cash plan, life assurance and pension scheme, cycle‑to‑work scheme, free yoga sessions, subsidised chiropractor visits and regular wellbeing initiatives.
Excellent rewards and benefits
• Competitive salary, generous recruitment referral scheme, enhanced annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, twice‑yearly promotion opportunities for lawyers, and an ongoing internal recognition.
A great location and working environment
• Modern city‑centre offices with excellent facilities, including an onsite chef in our Cardiff Office.
We are committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment. We encourage equality and diversity and treat all job applicants and colleagues fairly — regardless of age, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion or any religious or cultural beliefs, marital status and civil partnership, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity. We have no tolerance for discrimination.
Here, we can be ourselves, succeed on merit, and grow with people from all walks of life.
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Please note that Capital Law operates a Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for recruitment. We do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies not on our current PSL. If a CV is submitted to us without prior agreement and outside of our current PSL, we reserve the right to contact the candidate directly without incurring any agency fees.
