This is a leading law firm with a solid reputation for providing first-class legal advice, high calibre yet approachable lawyers and exceptional client care to local, national and international clients.

Highly ranked in several tiers of the Legal 500 and regarded as one of the best practices in Cheltenham. This law firm is worth consideration for candidates looking for practice with high quality work in Gloucestershire.

The Firm

The firm employs around 75 people at their offices in Cheltenham and they provide a friendly and supportive working environment.

They are great at nurturing their talent and progressing their employers in their chosen field, making them the best lawyers they could possibly be. They have a completely open-door policy with Partners seated throughout the open plan office with much more junior staff; this even applies to the CEO.

You will find there is no hierarchy with even Paralegals being encouraged to share their thoughts. Just recently a Paralegal undertook a training session for a whole team including Partner; it is this collaborative approach which has seen them progress Solicitors to Partners in a record-breaking time.

They have a key focus on Employment, Corporate and Commercial Law and have a strong presence in the Cheltenham and Gloucester legal market.

The Role

A rare opportunity has arisen for a bright and motivated Paralegal to join this highly regarded department in Cheltenham.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work in a small team and alongside a partner with an outstanding reputation.

The firm has a loyal and varied client base of rural land owning clients across the UK and beyond. The team has expertise in all issues affecting rural businesses and land owners, including acquisitions and disposals of land, farms and whole estates, land development agreements, including options, promotion agreements and overage, agricultural tenancies, renewable energy projects, partnerships and business structures.

This role offers an amazing opportunity for career development for the right person.

The firm are looking for someone who is bright, enthusiastic and affible with a postitive attitude - and wants to build their career in the rural legal sector.

An interest in and knowledge of farming and rural pursuits is helpful (but not essential) and guidance and training on agricultural work will be provided.

You:

• You will ideally be a Paralegal with 1 years experience (minimum 6 months considered)
• You will have the LPC qualification (deseriable but not essential)
• You have excellent time management and communication skills
• You will be a strong team player and IT savvy.
• You will be motivated, proactive and able to manage your own workload effectively.
• You will be someone that thrives on working hard and enjoys being in a busy department.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitous Paralegal join this leading department in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.

Apply now, or feel free to call me for a confidential conversation.