SO Legal is looking for a motivated paralegal to join our commercial property team in Bath. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise and build a long-term legal career with a growing law firm.
You will support our solicitors across a broad range of commercial property matters, including drafting and reviewing documents, managing files, carrying out legal research, liaising with clients, and coordinating with third parties. Our team advises landlords, tenants, developers and investors across Bath and the South West on acquisitions and disposals, leases, refinancing transactions and development projects.
Our Bath office opened in July 2026 as the sixth office in our growing full-service law firm for businesses and individuals, bringing clear, practical legal advice to clients nationwide.
With structured training and close support from senior colleagues, you will be encouraged to take on greater responsibility as your confidence and experience develop.
For ambitious paralegals, this role offers a clear progression path and the opportunity to secure a training contract, gaining experience across different areas of the firm. Since launching our trainee programme in 2016, we have awarded more than 40 training contracts and remain committed to developing and retaining talented people.
What we're looking for:
- Law degree or previous experience working within a law firm
- Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
- Excellent communication and client care skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and develop
What we offer:
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- Ongoing training and career development
- A supportive and friendly working environment
- Long-term progression opportunities, including potential training contracts
The successful candidate will be based at our Bath office at 2 Queen's Parade, in the city centre.
If you are ambitious and eager to develop your legal career with SO Legal, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV via Indeed. For more information about the firm, visit www.solegal.co.uk.
Due to the volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond individually to every applicant. We regularly advertise opportunities across the firm and encourage you to keep an eye on future vacancies.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £24,500.00-£28,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
