Paralegal - L&DR
Position Overview
Job Description
The role of a Paralegal in the L&DR team in the Newcastle Legal Delivery Centre, offers you the chance to work within the L&DR practice area, ( and other practice areas as needed) which complement the firm's work, ensuring that knowledge, resources, processes, and technology are deployed effectively to support our clients.
At our Newcastle Delivery Centre, you’ll be part of a well‑established paralegal support team with a wide range of seniority and specialisms. As a L&DR Paralegal you will collaborate closely with Paralegals, Apprentice Paralegals, Senior and Supervisory Paralegals, Managing Paralegals, Operations Managers, Legal Technology Advisors and Process Architects.
You are likely to have direct contact and communication with Associates, Lawyers and Business Professionals based in other offices around the world.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensuring your work is accurate and thorough at all times
- Accurately updating internal tracking systems
- Being proactive about continuous improvement, systems and processes
- Integrating legal technology into our processes and advancing your skills in this area as much as possible
- Working efficiently and effectively within a team
- Providing timely updates as to work progress
- Communicating effectively at all times
- Playing a role in developing and representing the culture of the Newcastle Office and ensuring that we offer a diverse and inclusive workplace that is welcoming and supportive to all
What you will do
You will undertake a multitude of tasks for L&DR, as mentioned above, including but not limited to;
- Proofreading/checking cross-referencing
- Drafting witness statements
- Redacting
- Preparing bundles, indexes and chronologies
- E-disclosure
- Analysis of documents for matter issues
- Proofing audio transcriptions
- Legal research
- You will use the latest legal technology for service delivery including AI, High Q, Bundling technology, E-disclosure platforms
- Other administrative tasks as and when required
How we will support you
From your first day with us, you will have varied opportunities to continuously grow and development your skills and knowledge. From formal training, informal coaching and mentoring through to skills-based and technical training and on the job learning.
You will be given the opportunity to get involved in a range of internal training which covers:
- Legal Technology
- Process Improvement
- Various online training specific to the role of a paralegal, lawyer, manager etc.
- Legal Training
Your career experience so far
You will possess the following skills:
Essential:
- Demonstrable previous experience of working in an office or corporate environment
- Good academics - you will be a graduate (any discipline, non-law degrees accepted) or have completed a CILEx level 3 (or above) qualification in Law.
- Flexible and effective verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent research capabilities with the ability to follow detailed instructions and produce complex findings
- Proactive and forward thinking
- Flexible and have desire to learn
- Organised and efficient - ability to meet; daily, weekly and monthly deadlines
- Proficient in applying and using a range of technology
- Excellent attention to detail
- Very good team player
Desirable:
- Demonstrable paralegal experience especially in a practice area that supports L&DR
- Demonstrable experience of working in a customer service environment
- Fluent in a European language, particularly French, German, Spanish or Italian
The Recruitment Process
Application deadline: 2 April 2026 at 11:59pm
Application process: Online application, online assessment centre, final stage assessment centre.
How to Apply
- Complete the online application form and upload a copy of your CV and a cover letter. In your cover letter, kindly refer to the 'Career Experience' section of the advert and explain why you are an ideal fit for the role.
- Successful candidates at application review will be invited to complete an online assessment.
- If you pass the online assessment, you will be invited to a final stage assessment centre held in person at our Newcastle office across two dates in May 2026. Evening option will be available.
We will support travel costs where applicable, in relation to attending the final stage assessm...
Perks & Benefits
About This Role
Clifford Chance is seeking a Paralegal - L&DR to join their General Practice team at the Entry level. This is a Full time, Onsite position based in Newcastle, United Kingdom.
Interested candidates are encouraged to review the full job description above and apply through LegalAlphabet to be considered for this opportunity.
Practice Area
General Practice
Position
Entry
Applicant Location Requirements
Applicants must be located in: US
Application Contact
Contact: Clifford Chance Hiring Team
Application Deadline
June 26, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
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$19/month = $228/year
$99/year
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