Construction Law Paralegal – Disputes & Building Safety

Sellick Partnership; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is recruiting a Construction Paralegal to join a busy construction department within a national, Legal 500-ranked firm. You will support experienced solicitors on a varied caseload and gain exposure to construction disputes, adjudications, and regulatory matters.

Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background, interest in construction law, excellent drafting and communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background to undergraduate level; LPC/SQE 1 preferable but not essential.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Confident working collaboratively with solicitors, partners and other fee earners.

Responsibilities

• Assist with an established and varied caseload in construction disputes and regulatory matters.
• Support matters involving adjudications, arbitrations, defects and building safety.
• Work closely with experienced solicitors and partners to develop legal skills.
• Gain fee-earning experience and lay a solid foundation for a future career in law.

Skills

Drafting

Communication

Organisational

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Undergraduate degree

LPC/SQE 1 preferred

Job description

Sellick Partnership is recruiting a Construction Paralegal to join a busy construction department within a national, Legal 500-ranked firm. You will support experienced solicitors on a varied caseload and gain exposure to construction disputes, adjudications, and regulatory matters.

Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background, interest in construction law, excellent drafting and communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a collaborative team environment.