Dynamic Commercial Litigation Paralegal

Law Staff; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Law Staff is seeking a Commercial Litigation Paralegal with at least 12 months UK private practice experience to join our Central London team. You will support fee earners on a busy commercial disputes caseload and assist with pre-action steps.

The role requires strong drafting, organisation and client communication, a good working knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules, and proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook.

Qualifications

• 12+ months private practice paralegal experience in commercial/civil litigation.
• Experience supporting fee earners on contested matters.
• Solid understanding of civil litigation procedure and CPR.
• Strong drafting and client communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist solicitors with management of commercial litigation matters from instruction to proceedings.
• Prepare first drafts of correspondence, court documents and witness statements.
• Prepare electronic bundles using Adobe Acrobat Pro and ensure pagination.
• Conduct legal research and prepare concise notes and chronologies.
• Assist with document preservation, disclosure and privilege issues.
• Coordinate with clients, counsel and courts and provide progress updates.
• Maintain records of deadlines and escalate as needed.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Civil Procedure Rules

Legal research

Document drafting

Time management

Tools

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Law Staff is seeking a Commercial Litigation Paralegal with at least 12 months UK private practice experience to join our Central London team. You will support fee earners on a busy commercial disputes caseload and assist with pre-action steps.

The role requires strong drafting, organisation and client communication, a good working knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules, and proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook.