Disputes Paralegal

Ryder Reid Legal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Competitive salary

Generous paid overtime

Job summary

Ryder Reid Legal is recruiting an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support its International Disputes team in London. Join a close-knit group of four paralegals working on cross-border disputes and high-profile matters with exposure to international litigation.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of paralegal experience in litigation, strong High Court exposure, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Fluency in European languages would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Strong exposure to High Court litigation, hearings and trial preparation.
• Experience within a US law firm is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supporting lawyers across all stages of complex commercial litigation and international disputes.
• Managing court filings and liaising with external parties.
• Assisting with hearings, trials and High Court proceedings.
• Document review, disclosure and case management.
• Legal research and preparation of court bundles.

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

European languages

High Court hearings exposure

Job description

Ryder Reid Legal is currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity with a prestigious US law firm seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its highly regarded International Disputes team in London.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a close-knit team of four paralegals, supporting lawyers on complex, high-profile cross-border disputes. The role offers exposure to challenging international matters, providing excellent experience for candidates looking to develop their careers within a top-tier litigation practice.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting lawyers across all stages of complex commercial litigation and international disputes
• Managing court filings and liaising with external parties
• Assisting with hearings, trials and High Court proceedings
• Document review, disclosure and case management
• Legal research and preparation of court bundles

The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of 2-3 years' litigation paralegal experience
• Strong exposure to High Court litigation, hearings and trial preparation
• Previous experience gained within a US law firm
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performing environment
• Fluency in one or more European languages would be advantageous

What's on offer:

• Competitive basic salary
• Generous paid overtime
• Hybrid working arrangement

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.