Construction Paralegal

Confidential; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus scheme

Career progression

Exposure to high-quality work

Supportive team culture

Training and development

Job summary

Confidential in London is seeking a Construction Paralegal to join its growing Construction team. The role offers exposure to drafting, adjudications and large-scale development matters across commercial, residential, infrastructure and mixed-use projects.

You will support senior fee earners and the wider team on a range of contentious and non-contentious construction work, liaising with clients and counsel while maintaining high standards of accuracy and organisation.

Qualifications

• Previous paralegal experience within a construction, litigation or commercial law team.
• Strong academics including an LLB, GDL, LPC or SQE studies.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and drafting ability.
• A genuine interest in construction and infrastructure law.
• The ability to manage multiple deadlines within a busy team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with drafting and reviewing construction documentation including JCT and NEC contracts.
• Supporting adjudications, mediations and litigation matters.
• Preparing bundles, chronologies and disclosure documentation.
• Conducting legal research on construction and commercial law matters.
• Liaising with clients, counsel and third parties.
• Managing files and assisting with day-to-day case progression.
• Supporting senior fee earners on transactional and disputes matters.
• Assisting with document management and due diligence exercises.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Law firm experience

Education

LLB

GDL/LPC/SQE

Job description

28,000 - 32,000 + Bonus + Excellent Progression

A highly regarded law firm is seeking a Construction Paralegal to join its growing Construction team based in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Construction Paralegal looking to build a long-term career within construction law, working alongside experienced Partners and Associates on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters.

The successful Construction Paralegal will support on high-quality construction and engineering work across sectors including commercial, residential, infrastructure and mixed-use developments. The Construction Paralegal will gain exposure to contract drafting, dispute support, adjudications and large-scale development matters within a collaborative and fast-paced team environment.

You must have prior law firm experience to be considered for this role.

The Construction Paralegal's role

The successful Construction Paralegal will support the wider team across a range of matters and responsibilities including:

• Assisting with drafting and reviewing construction documentation including JCT and NEC contracts


• Supporting adjudications, mediations and litigation matters


• Preparing bundles, chronologies and disclosure documentation


• Conducting legal research on construction and commercial law matters


• Liaising with clients, counsel and third parties


• Managing files and assisting with day-to-day case progression


• Supporting senior fee earners on transactional and disputes matters


• Assisting with document management and due diligence exercises

The Construction Paralegal

The Construction Paralegal will ideally have:

• Previous paralegal experience within a construction, litigation or commercial law team


• Strong academics including an LLB, GDL, LPC or SQE studies


• Excellent communication and organisational skills


• Strong attention to detail and drafting ability


• A genuine interest in construction and infrastructure law


• The ability to manage multiple deadlines within a busy team environment

In Return?

• 28,000 - 32,000


• Hybrid working


• Bonus scheme


• Excellent progression opportunities


• Exposure to high-quality construction work


• Supportive and collaborative team culture


• Ongoing training and development