Paralegal

About the role – the Legal Services Paralegal will work as part of our new Legal Operations team and contribute to the efficient running of Legal Services. This diverse role will be involved in case work, supporting reviews of existing systems and implementing new processes and improvement initiatives, including our use of technology and AI. 

About the team – as part of the University’s friendly and inclusive Legal Services, you will be part of the Legal Operations team, enabling the lawyers to work as efficiently as possible and being an active part of the University community.  Legal Services is an integral part of the University’s professional services and is relied on by colleagues for clear and practical legal support. 

About you – we’re looking for Law graduates or graduates who have taken a qualifying post-graduate law conversion course, in addition to relevant experience. You should have experience of a broad range of office duties, including proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and a confident computer user. You should have the ability to work effectively, professionally and efficiently in a busy office environment, preferably with prior relevant experience in a legal support role. You should have experience of and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, particularly in undertaking case work. 

What we offer – being part of the University of Nottingham Legal Services team offers: 

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment 
• A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week 
• Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and up to five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year 
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities, including through membership of the Association of University Legal Practitioners 
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and more. Follow the link to our benefits website 

What next – Candidates are invited to submit an application form, which involves answering some short questions, by 24 August 2026, with online assessment and interviews in the week commencing 7 September 2026.  

Your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week. Part time appointment will be considered with a minimum of 30 hours per week. If you are a UK Visa holder, please see further here. 

Further information is available in the role profile which you should read thoroughly. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’. 

Please contact Jon Ludford-Thomas, Senior Lawyer (Employment) via legal-services@nottingham.ac.uk if you have further questions about this role. Please note applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration.

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