Complex Litigation Paralegal: Trial Prep & Global Disputes

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

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.