Newcastle Paralegals

At Clifford Chance, we are committed to delivering meaningful advantage for our clients—on every matter, every time.

We have over 90 paralegals in our Newcastle office. Joining as a paralegal means you will be part of a high-performing team, globally recognised for the work we do. You’ll collaborate with the sharpest minds in the industry, working on some of the most critical legal and commercial business challenges.

We cover a range of capabilities in our Newcastle office, including due diligence, document review, e-disclosure, general transaction management, drafting documents from precedents, contract summaries, research, process expertise, and jurisdictional surveys.

The team in Newcastle works on matters for all the firm's practice areas, providing support for a range of legal tasks while ensuring that knowledge, resources, processes and technology are deployed effectively. Our Newcastle office offers the close-knit and inclusive culture of a smaller firm with the resources and support of a global law firm.

A paralegal role offers you the opportunity to work with a responsive team within a fast-paced environment and collaborative culture. We welcome law and non-law graduates, as well as experienced paralegals with different educational backgrounds, to ensure that we have the right skills to meet the needs of our clients. We look for individuals who are ready to learn fast, grow with purpose and deliver real impact. We set the bar high and expect our people to reach even higher.

It is essential that our people approach their work creatively and innovatively because the nature of the work means we're often doing things for the first time. Our award-winning team is recognised for developing new approaches and using the latest technology. Being part of our Newcastle office means collaborating closely with colleagues all around the firm's global network. Our Newcastle office is based in 'The Lumen', next to the Innovation Quarter in the heart of the city centre and provides a progressive and collaborative workspace, with great amenities. To find out more about opportunities click here.

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Core benefits

Group pension plan with employer contributions after three months’ service. Employees under 22 are enrolled from the first day of the month after their 22nd birthday.
Income protection scheme if unable to work due to illness or accident
Life assurance of four times annual basic salary (subject to a cap)
26 days’ annual leave per holiday year

Wellness benefits

Private medical insurance with optional dependant cover
Health screening after 12 months’ service
Virtual GP and psychologist support
24/7 Life, work and wellbeing service (EAP)
Expert support and advice on men’s and women’s health

Family-friendly benefits

Enhanced family leave subject to minimum service
Parental coaching for extended parental leave
Work+family space support for parents and caregivers

Financial benefits

Financial education via our financial education portal - Nudge
Interest-free season ticket loan after probation
Emergency childcare/eldercare support
Mortgage concierge and will writing guidance

Lifestyle benefits

£350 annual equipment allowance for home working
Retail discounts via Reward Gateway
Cycle to work scheme to save on bikes and safety equipment
Optional BUPA dental plan
Worldwide annual travel insurance on a self-funded basis
Allowance for successful referrals
Membership of relevant professional bodies

Cultural and social benefits

Employee networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race, disability and inclusion
On-site talks with external experts and the community
Pro bono work and community outreach

*Note: These are discretionary benefits and may be varied or withdrawn

Chloe Storey

Managing Paralegal

"The most rewarding part of the apprentice programme was being able to work on large, newsworthy matters for our big clients."

Daniel Maddison

Supervisory Paralegal

"One of the main reasons I see a long term future at Clifford Chance is due to the opportunities for personal growth at the firm."

Hannah Office

Paralegal

"Working at Clifford Chance makes me feel like I can really achieve something."

Office details

Clifford Chance, Newcastle
The Lumen, St James Boulevard,
Newcastle Helix, Newcastle upon Tyne,
NE4 5BZ, United Kingdom

Tel: +442070061000