Business Crime (Russian Speaking)

LR Legal Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a fluent Russian-speaking Paralegal to join their esteemed team in London. This role involves providing legal and administrative support across business crime and civil fraud departments. The ideal candidate will have strong language skills, a relevant degree, and paralegal experience, thriving in a dynamic environment. Join a team handling high-profile cases and enjoy competitive remuneration and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration and benefits

Opportunities for ongoing training and career development

Supportive and inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Fluent in Russian and English, with a strong understanding of both cultures.
• Ideally 6+ months’ experience as a paralegal in business crime.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to fee-earners.
• Translate and interpret legal documents and communications.
• Manage large volumes of complex documentation.

Skills

Fluent Russian

Excellent written/spoken English

Strong IT skills

Outstanding attention to detail

Strong interpersonal and communication abilities

Education

2:1 undergraduate degree

LPC/BPTC with at least a commendation

Tools

Microsoft Office

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Practical Law

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Job Title: Business Crime Paralegal (Russian Speaking)

Location: London

Salary: Up to £36K

About the Role:

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a fluent Russian-speaking Paralegal to join our dynamic and highly regarded Paralegal Team, working across both our Business Crime and Commercial Litigation/Civil Fraud departments.

You will support fee-earners with legal and administrative tasks, including translating and interpreting, drafting research memos, managing complex documents, and taking detailed notes during meetings and calls with clients, Counsel, and third parties. This role requires a high level of discretion, professionalism, and bilingual proficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to fee-earners
• Translate and interpret legal documents and communications (Russian English)
• Draft research memos and assist with litigation casework
• Take accurate notes of meetings, conferences, and calls
• Manage large volumes of complex documentation
• Liaise with Russian-speaking clients and international stakeholders
• Support in preparing court bundles and correspondence

Candidate Profile:

We are looking for a conscientious, adaptable, and well-organised individual who thrives under pressure and is comfortable handling tight deadlines. A deep understanding of both English and Russian language and culture is essential.

Requirements:

• Fluent Russian and excellent written/spoken English
• A 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) and LPC/BPTC with at least a commendation
• Ideally, bilingual or degree-level Russian; native Russian speakers must have at least one year’s UK-based professional experience
• Preferably 6+ months’ experience as a paralegal in business crime
• Demonstrable experience in document management and legal research
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office; legal databases such as LexisNexis, Westlaw, Practical Law)
• Outstanding attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
• A proactive and positive work ethic
• Sanctions-related experience is advantageous

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a market-leading team handling high-profile, cross-border matters
• Gain exposure to complex commercial and criminal litigation
• Competitive remuneration and benefits
• A supportive, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating environment
• Opportunities for ongoing training and career development

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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