Company Overview
Freeman Harris Solicitors is a well-established, forward-thinking law firm with offices in Central London, Greenwich, and Dunstable. Our offics are warm, friendly, and supportive helping young lawyers thrive and progress in their career.
Summary
We are seeking a motivated and proactive Paralegal to join our Dunstable Office, supporting work across multiple practice areas including:
- Family Law
- Private Client (Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney)
- Personal Injury
- Litigation
This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring solicitors — the role will count towards your Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) for the SQE route.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing legal and administrative support in our Dunstable Office.
- Managing case files from inception to completion, including document preparation, bundling, and client liaison.
- Conducting legal research and preparing draft correspondence and documents.
- Using Leap case management software (experience preferred but not essential — training provided).
- Liaising with clients, counsel, and third parties in a professional and efficient manner.
Requirements:
- A “can-do” attitude and the ability to work under pressure.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritise competing tasks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to think independently and work on your own initiative.
- Previous legal experience is desirable but not essential; enthusiasm and willingness to learn are vital.
What We Offer:
- The opportunity to work in a supportive, friendly, and professional environment.
- Direct exposure to varied and challenging legal work.
- Supervision and mentoring from experienced solicitors.
- QWE sign-off in accordance with SRA requirements for the SQE.
- Competitive salary (commensurate with experience).
Location: Dunstable
Contract: 1 Full-time, permanent.
Start Date: As soon as possible
If you’re ready to take the next step in your legal career, we look forward to hearing from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £23,000.00-£27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you live within 30 minutes of Dunstable?
Experience:
Work Location: In person
