We're looking for a proactive and organised Paralegal to join our busy in-house Legal team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on litigation experience, working alongside experienced solicitors on a diverse range of disputes while developing your legal skills within a supportive and collaborative environment.
Whether you've recently completed your legal studies or are looking for the next step in your legal career, this role offers genuine responsibility, exposure to a varied caseload, and the opportunity to build a long-term career in law. The role sits within a 13-person legal team and offers valuable insight into how a large national business manages legal risk and disputes.
What you will be doing...
- Assisting solicitors with a varied portfolio of disputes, including consumer claims, commercial and supplier disputes, property matters, Equality Act claims and regulatory issues.
- Managing your own low-value and high-volume matters from initial instruction through to resolution.
- Drafting correspondence, letters before action, court documents and other case-related paperwork.
- Preparing court bundles, chronologies and case summaries.
- Managing deadlines, court directions and key case dates.
- Liaising with courts, external solicitors, barristers and other parties.
- Maintaining accurate and organised case files.
- Gathering evidence and documentation from stakeholders across the business.
- Supporting efficient case progression and resolution
- Acting as a first point of contact for day-to-day legal queries from operational teams.
About you...
- A law degree, LPC, SQE, CILEX qualification or equivalent (or be working towards one).
- Previous experience in a Paralegal, Legal Assistant or similar role, although we also welcome applications from candidates looking to take their first step into the legal profession.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A practical, commercial and common-sense approach to problem solving.
- The confidence to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- An interest in legal technology and process improvement.
- A genuine passion for pursuing a career in law and litigation.
So, why Parkdean Resorts?
Well, besides the one-of-a-kind team culture, stunning locations across the UK, and the chance to work with the UK's largest holiday park organisation, we can offer:
- The chance to develop your skills and boost your career across our 65 parks – we’ve got your back when it comes to training!
- You’re never on your own with our Employee Assistance Programme! It comes with a 24/7 confidential helpline for counselling and support - because your wellbeing is our top priority.
- A 50% discount for you and a 25% discount for friends and family when booking your holiday with us.
- A team member discount of 30%, available on everything from fabulous food to delicious drinks and even our fun leisure activities.
- Score awesome discounts! From tasty meal kits like Hello Fresh to your favourite local gyms, we’ve got deals on lots of brands just for you.
We want to be a force for good and caring for our parks, people, and planet is a natural component of the way we do business. We celebrate our people, communities and natural environment, enabling us to enhance the amazing memories we create for many years to come.
Are we the right fit for you?
At Parkdean Resorts, every park is a place to start something great; a place where you can develop your skills, take on new challenges, and thrive alongside a team that supports you every step of the way.
Our parks create meaningful memories for our guests and know that great service is more than a smile - it’s understanding the value of every moment. Because it’s not just what we do, it’s who we are. Join a team that puts heart into every holiday. Be the Heart of the Park.
Parkdean Resorts takes safeguarding seriously therefore background checks including DBS (or equivalent) will be carried out if appropriate.
We want to do all we can to create an environment and recruitment process where people feel safe and comfortable to talk about disability. For any reasonable adjustment requests as part of the recruitment and assessment process, please contact Roisin at
[email protected]