Corporate Graduate Paralegal Job

Wigan - Agile Working - 35 Hours per Week

Are you a law graduate looking for an exciting, new opportunity? Or a Paralegal wanting to progress your career? Do you want hands-on experience in high-quality corporate and commercial work, genuine responsibility from day one and a clear, supported pathway to becoming a solicitor?

At Stephensons, we're looking for an ambitious Graduate Paralegal to join our growing Corporate Commercial team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced lawyers on a broad range of corporate transactions and commercial matters whilst developing the skills, knowledge and experience needed to build a successful legal career.

Recognised as a Sunday Time Best Place to Work in 2025 and 2026 and Investors in People Gold accredited, we are committed to helping our people thrive.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Here at Stephensons we are one firm working together, with each other for others. We have cultivated a fantastic recipe of a down to earth, friendly ethos blended with professionalism.

Members of our Commercial team began their careers here as Graduate Paralegals and have progressed into Solicitor and Partner positions. We are passionate about developing our people and providing clear opportunities for advancement.

As part of our commitment to nurturing future legal talent, successful candidates will have the opportunity to join the Stephensons Commercial & Dispute Resolution Graduate Training Programme, a structured development programme designed to support progression from graduate level through to qualification.

Supported Qualification Routes

We offer:

• Traditional Training Contract opportunities for LPC graduates, or
• A fully funded SQE apprenticeship pathway (subject to eligibility)
• Structured development plans and progression milestones
• Regular feedback, coaching and mentoring
• Meaningful client exposure and responsibility from the outset
• Long-term career opportunities within a growing and ambitious team

About the Role

You’ll work closely with solicitors who specialise in all types of Commercial work but particularly alongside Louise Hebborn, Partner and Head of Department on fast-paced corporate transactions and commercial contract drafting.

About You

We welcome applicants with a wide range of strengths, thinking styles, and lived experiences. We're happy to discuss workplace adjustments or support that help you perform at your best.

We're looking for someone who is ambitious, motivated and excited about building a long-term career in commercial law and shares our values of being approachable, flexible, inclusive, resilient, and supportive.

Essential

• A Law Degree or relevant legal work experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A general good standard of education
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team

Desirable

• LPC qualification
• Commercial law work experience

About the Team

Our Commercial team combines high-quality legal work with a genuinely supportive and down-to-earth culture. We advise businesses of all sizes across a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, helping clients navigate important transactions, strategic growth opportunities, and day-to-day commercial challenges.

You'll be joining a collaborative team that values development, encourages ambition, and is committed to helping talented individuals reach their full potential.

Why Stephensons?

Stephensons is an award-winning, top 150 law firm with a strong commitment to the future growth and development of the business. With an ambitious mindset, yet approachable and down-to-earth attitude, Stephensons provides an exciting place for long-term career development and progression. Whilst we do look for highly motivated and driven individuals, we also have a strong commitment to work-life balance and flexibility.

Benefits

In addition to a rewarding career and structured progression opportunities, you'll benefit from:

• Generous annual leave increasing with service
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Enhanced family leave benefits*
• Comprehensive Wellbeing support
• Salary sacrifice pension
• Life assurance
• Retail discounts and cashback
• Holiday buy/sell scheme*
• Will writing service*
• Reward and recognition programmes
• Internal referral incentives
• Cycle to work
• Social events
• Free parking

*Subject to qualifying service requirements

Build Your Future With Us

Apply today and take the first step towards your future career with Stephensons.