Commercial Litigation Paralegal Leading to a Training Contract

McKinlay Law; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Paralegal to assist a renowned partner with high profile litigation and dispute resolution cases. This demanding role offers a training contract after 12 months. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in a leading commercial practice and strong litigation background, coupled with excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience as a commercial litigation paralegal.
• Strong litigation background from leading US and international law firms.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist a renowned partner with high profile litigation and dispute resolution cases.
• Be an integral part of a successful, award-winning firm.

Skills

Experience in a leading commercial practice as a commercial litigation paralegal

Excellent academics including the LPC

Good knowledge of legal terminology

Excellent attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Flexible and committed

Education

Completion of LPC

Job description

Commercial Litigation Paralegal Leading to a Training Contract

London

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Job Title: Commercial Litigation Paralegal Leading to a Training Contract

Location: Central London

Top tier, prestigious law firm are looking for an experienced paralegal to join their commercial litigation team and assist a renowned partner with high profile litigation and dispute resolution cases. The partner is happy to delegate as much responsibility as you are able to cope with and is looking for an experienced paralegal with a strong litigation background from other leading US and international law firms. This is a busy and demanding paralegal role and so you must be able to work to tight deadlines and cope under pressure. After 12 months as a paralegal, you will be offered a training contract.

Key Skills

• Experience in a leading commercial practice as a commercial litigation paralegal – at least one year
• Excellent academics including the LPC (the LPC is essential)
• Good knowledge of legal terminology
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills – both verbal and written
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Flexible and committed

Exceptional environment and an exciting opportunity for an ambitious paralegal to gain quality experience and a training contract working alongside a high profile partner and be an integral part of a successful, award winning firm with a fantastic ethos.

McKinlay Law endeavours to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.

Where we are?

McKinlay Recruitment Services Ltd.
26-27 Bedford Square,
London, United Kingdom,
WC1B 3HP

McKinlay Law is the trading name of McKinlay Recruitment Services Ltd. Registered in England No. 03494294 VAT Reg. No. 707 6713 29.