Interim Corporate Paralegal - Newcastle

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  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Newcastle
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Paralegal
  • Industry

    Legal
  • Pay

    TBC (Hourly rate of pay)

Interim paralegal position in Newcastle, ideal for grads looking for experience in corporate law.

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: Newcastle
: Interim (possibility of role becoming permanent in due course)
: Primarily office‑based (regular on‑site attendance required)
: ASAP

An international law firm’s Newcastle office is seeking applications from motivated and detail‑oriented candidates for an Interim Corporate Paralegal position. This position is ideal for someone looking to build hands‑on experience in a corporate legal environment—particularly candidates who may have had work experience in a corporate team before, or those due to commence a training contract in the not-too-distant future who might be looking for some hands-on experience in a large legal practice.

As part of the wider corporate function, you will assist with a variety of legal, administrative, and project‑based tasks, gaining exposure to commercial contracts, governance activity, and general corporate operations.

The role is on an interim basis to begin with, however my client is seriously considering the possibility of making the role permanent should the successful applicants perform to a high standard. If you are looking for your first job in the law, this would be an excellent opportunity to get your foot in the door of one of the biggest law firms in the world.

My client is looking for someone to start in this role as soon as possible, so if you are interested then you will need to apply very quickly!

This role would suit someone who is early in their legal career and eager to gain broad exposure within a busy corporate environment.

Some prior experience working within a corporate, commercial, or legal team (in‑house or private practice) – preferred but not essential.
Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work collaboratively.

Desirable:
- Law degree or completion of GDL/LPC/SQE preparation is advantageous but not mandatory.
- Interest in pursuing a training contract or qualifying role in the future.

:
- Opportunity to gain high‑quality experience in a professional corporate legal environment.
- Exposure to a range of corporate and commercial matters.
- Supportive team with opportunities to develop practical legal skills.
- Competitive interim compensation.

If you wish to apply for this position, please send your CV to Samuel Higgins at Hays Legal (Samuel.Higgins@hays.com). If you need to know more about this position then please call 0113 200 3717.

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