Complex Litigation Paralegal

EJ Legal Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

EJ Legal Limited is recruiting a Commercial Litigation Paralegal to support a high‑caliber litigation team in fast‑paced, high‑value disputes. You will help with trial preparation, document review, and research, working closely with partners and associates on complex matters.

The role emphasizes meticulous organisation, reliability under pressure, and proactive problem solving, with exposure to international matters and a route to develop substantive litigation skills within a global firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6–12 months’ paralegal experience, ideally within litigation
• LPC qualification preferred; strong paralegal experience will also be considered
• Law degree (or equivalent) is essential
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Able to work well under pressure and manage competing deadlines
• Proactive problem-solver with a positive, hard-working attitude
• Strong IT skills, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and document review platforms

Responsibilities

• Preparing trial and hearing bundles
• Conducting document review and due diligence
• Drafting, proofreading, and amending legal documents
• Undertaking legal research and producing concise memoranda
• Liaising with clients, third parties, and external counsel in the UK and internationally
• Assisting with firm‑wide project work
• Maintaining document, transcript, and work product databases

Skills

Paralegal experience

Trial preparation

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Problem solving

IT skills (Excel/Word/Outlook)

Education

Law degree or equivalent

LPC qualification preferred

Tools

Document review platforms

Job description

Commercial Litigation Paralegal

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a driven Commercial Litigation Paralegal to join a highly regarded global law firm. This role offers hands‑on exposure to complex, high‑value disputes within a collaborative and fast‑paced team.

The Role

As a Complex Litigation Paralegal, you will work closely with an experienced legal team, providing essential support across trial preparation and case management for an enviable client base of household names.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing trial and hearing bundles
• Conducting document review and due diligence
• Drafting, proofreading, and amending legal documents
• Undertaking legal research and producing concise memoranda
• Liaising with clients, third parties, and external counsel in the UK and internationally
• Assisting with firm‑wide project work
• Maintaining document, transcript, and work product databases

About You

• Minimum of 6–12 months’ paralegal experience, ideally within litigation
• Prior trial preparation experience is highly desirable
• LPC qualification preferred; strong paralegal experience will also be considered
• Law degree (or equivalent) is essential
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Able to work well under pressure and manage competing deadlines
• Proactive problem‑solver with a positive, hard‑working attitude
• Strong IT skills, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and document review platforms

As part of EJ Legal’s candidate registration and care process all successful applications are responded to within 14 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We may keep your details on our system on a confidential basis for future opportunities. If you would prefer us not to do this, please let us know.