Based in Lewes

Join Adams & Remers – Where Expertise Meets Exceptional Service

We are a long established, Chambers ranked law firm with a reputation for delivering outstanding legal expertise with a modern, client-first approach. With offices in Lewes and London, we offer comprehensive legal services to individuals, businesses, and institutions across the UK. Delivering exceptional service to our clients is at the heart of everything we do.

Why Join Us? We believe in building strong, lasting relationships with our clients, our partners, and our team. Our firm is known for its specialist knowledge, high-quality service, and forward-thinking approach. We work across key practice areas, including Commercial and Residential Property, Private Client, Litigation, and Corporate & Commercial, with a dedicated team of around 100 professionals.

Our Corporate team operates from both Lewes and London, advising clients across the UK and internationally. We act for clients in many different sectors including healthcare, pharmacies, retail and leisure. We advise on: corporate sales and acquisitions; shareholder, partnership, and joint venture arrangements and investments; corporate restructuring, and company law. Transaction values typically range up to £20 million.

The Opportunity: Corporate Paralegal

We are looking for an experienced Paralegal who is self-motivated, proactive, with the ability to work independently with little supervision. If you can work methodically with great attention to detail, and thrive in a fast paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Your Role Will Involve:

 Client and Matter Management

• Drafting fee quotes and engagement letters.
• Opening, maintaining, and closing client files in accordance with firm procedures.
• Assisting with anti-money laundering checks.
• Managing diaries, client communications, and correspondence (by telephone, email, and in person).
• Liaising with clients and third parties, including accountants, banks, Companies House and solicitors.
• Handling administrative tasks such as scanning, copying, filing, and archiving.
• Being the first point of reference for new client enquiries.

Document Preparation and Review

• Typing, amending, and formatting legal documents and correspondence from manuscript or copy.
• Preparing and reviewing ancillary documentation and preparing sets of documents for each completed transaction.
• Assisting with due diligence enquiries, including collating, indexing and reviewing the documentation.

Transactional Support

• Preparing completion statements using Excel.
• Creating and maintaining on-line data-rooms.
• Preparing and issuing bills and dealing with related queries.

General Legal Support

• Conducting legal research as required.
• Assisting with historic file queries and compliance matters.

What We Are Looking For:

• Previous experience of working as a Paralegal is essential (working within a corporate team is desirable)
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to follow procedural and legal protocol
• A methodical approach and good time management
• Excellent IT skills
• Good communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Positivity, adaptability and resilience
• A high standard of written and spoken English

Life at Adams & Remers

We foster a professional yet supportive work environment where every team member is valued. We offer:

• A welcoming and inclusive culture with a focus on collaboration
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• A strong emphasis on employee wellbeing, with regular social events and a supportive team ethos
• A competitive salary and benefits package, including private medical insurance, group income protection, a medical cash plan, virtual GP services, discount vouchers and wellbeing support

The Salary This position offers a salary of £27,000 to £32,000 depending on experience.

Apply Today At Adams and Remers, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals, regardless of background, are valued and empowered to succeed. We embrace diversity, promote equal opportunities, and encourage applicants from all communities to apply.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career with a firm that values excellence and client service, we would love to hear from you.

Send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@adamsandremers.com.