Graduate Paralegal

Summary

Join Avantia Law, a modern law firm with global hubs, as a Paralegal. This entry-level position is ideal for recent graduates passionate about law. The application process involves a screening assessment, long-form assessments, and an Academy Day. Successful candidates will join the hiring pipeline for future Paralegal roles. Avantia offers competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for career development. The firm values diversity and inclusion and provides a supportive work environment.

Requirements

• Apply through this advertisement - our application process is on a rolling basis, so don't delay!
• Screening Assessment - by 5 June. You must complete a screening assessment to be considered. This will be automatically emailed to you once you have submitted your application. If you haven’t received this email, check your spam/junk folder
• The deadline for submitting the screening test is Thursday 5 June 2025 (11.45 PM BST). We will aim to respond to applicants with the outcome of their screening assessments by 6 June but due to the small size of our team, this is not always possible so your patience is appreciated
• Long Form Assessments - by 15 June. Those who pass the screening test will be asked to complete longer form assessments from home. As we are looking for candidate who are interested in joining us in either legal department, you will be asked to complete an assessment each for Contracts and Investment Compliance to be considered on a place in the next academy
• The deadline for long form assessment completion is Sunday 15 June 2025. We will aim to provide feedback and confirmation if you have been invited to the next Academy day by 27 June 2025
• The Academy Day will be on 2nd July 2025 (10am-3.30pm) . It will include presentations about Avantia, legal exercises, and interviews with our department leaders. Lunch will be provided and you will have a chance to meet and network with a few members of our team
• A strong academic background and demonstrable interest in law - legal education can demonstrate this, but we accept applications from students with any educational background with some exposure and keen interest in law (through work experience etc.)
• Strong Communication: Clear written and verbal communication with clients and legal teams
• Client Service : Empathetic, professional, and responsive to client needs
• Organised & Detail-Oriented : Able to manage multiple deadlines and maintain accurate records
• Tech-Savvy : Comfortable with legal software, document management tools, and virtual communication
• Right to work in the UK: You must have right to work in the UK until at least August 2026 . If you are a migrant and are still in education, you must either be on a Graduate visa or have applied for your Graduate visa prior to starting at Avantia. Avantia has the ability to sponsor skilled worker visas on a case-by-case basis after this period, but this would be at the employee's own cost
• This is an entry-level position and is not aimed at candidates who are already experienced legal professionals (e.g. trained and qualified in another jurisdiction). We of course still welcome applicants who have worked as Paralegals/ Legal Support staff previously or have obtained their own qualifications (e.g. SQE) but haven't yet practiced as a Lawyer/Solicitor

Responsibilities

• Investment Compliance Paralegal/ Analyst – Our Compliance team “work like detectives” to uncover any potential threats to our clients prior to the completion of a transaction. They scan counterparty documents, look for red flags and note any politically exposed persons. They examine the corporate structures of counterparties, identify UBOs, and outline potential risks in legal memos. This role is excellent for building commercial awareness
• Document Review Paralegal – These paralegals work with documents such as non-disclosure agreements, non-reliance letters, and engagement letters. They track documents throughout their life cycle, draft first markups, communicate with counterparties, manage inboxes, and more. Senior paralegals are offered a lot of autonomy and may have the opportunity to take the lead on client accounts and lead contract negotiations

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays + 1 Day off for your birthday
• Remote friendly (anywhere in the UK) or choose to work from our lovely London Bridge office (Hybrid working encouraged)
• Opportunity to work from abroad for up to 30 days per year
• Private healthcare or the option to use the budget to be reimbursed for other wellness activities of your choice
• Annual subscription to your choice of Calm or Headspace
• Early finish Fridays in the summer
• Pension scheme (enhanced after 1 year service)
• Enhanced family friendly policies after 1 year