Dispute Resolution Paralegal (Construction) £35k + DOE

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking an ambitious Paralegal to join their Construction team focusing on high-value disputes. This role provides substantial exposure to contentious construction work and genuine career development opportunities, including the potential for a training contract. Applicants should have relevant paralegal experience and a strong command of legal document management.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Collaboration in a supportive environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working as a paralegal in a dispute resolution or contentious construction team.
• Ability to start soon.
• Confidence in bundling and document management.
• Technical competence and comfort with IT systems and legal tech.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with case preparation, including legal research and document review.
• Preparing court bundles and obtaining information/evidence.
• Supporting with disclosure and document management systems.
• Drafting and general support.
• Providing administrative support throughout the litigation process.

Skills

Experience in dispute resolution

Confidence in bundling and document management

Technical competence with IT systems

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Overview

Contentious Construction Paralegal

£35,000 ++ DOE

London with hybrid working

Immediate start date.

Ready to scale up your experience with hands on exposure to high-level construction disputes?

This law firm client is looking for an ambitious and capable Paralegal / Legal Assistant to join their highly regarded Construction team, known for its work on complex, high-value Construction work. You will have some of the biggest law firm names on the other side of cases.

This role offers outstanding exposure to a range of high-end Contentious Construction and will be a significant stepping stone in your legal career. The team are in the growth mode, with a strong pipeline of work.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with case preparation, including legal research and document review
• Preparing court bundles, obtaining information, evidence
• Supporting with disclosure and document management systems
• Drafting and general support
• Providing administrative support throughout the litigation process

About You

• You will have experience working as a paralegal in a dispute resolution or contentious construction team
• You will be able to start soon
• It is essential you are confident in bundling and document management
• It is also essential you are technically competent and comfortable using IT systems and legal tech
• Strong attention to detail, well-organised, and a natural team player are also key

What they Offer

In return, you will be offered:

• The opportunity to work on high-profile contentious construction with a leading partner
• A collaborative, ambitious, and supportive environment
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Genuine career development opportunities – including the potential for a training contract for the right candidate

What Next?

If your experience meets the criteria for the role, and you are interested to hear more, please contact me using:

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01172 420 855