Hands-On International Arbitration Paralegal

Ryder Reid; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading US law firm in London is seeking a Paralegal to join its International Arbitration & Litigation team on a permanent basis. The role involves hands-on support from case inception through to trial, arbitration or investigation, with exposure to High Court filings and Civil Procedure Rules.

The successful candidate will have strong litigation experience, with responsibilities including document production, legal research, preparation of briefs and bundles, and client liaison.

Qualifications

• Strong litigation experience
• Experience handling document production and case materials
• Ability to conduct substantive legal research
• Experience preparing briefs and trial bundles
• Ability to liaise with clients and external parties

Responsibilities

• Managing document production and case materials
• Conducting substantive legal and factual research
• Assisting with preparation and filing of briefs and legal documents
• Preparing exhibits, appendices and hearing/trial bundles
• Analyzing documents, proofreading and checking legal citations
• Supporting witness statements, interviews and witness preparation
• Assisting with trial and hearing preparation
• Liaising with clients, experts, consultants, opposing counsel and court personnel

Skills

Litigation experience

Document production

Legal research

Witness preparation

Briefs and filings

Client liaison

Education

LPC or SQE

Job description

Leading US law firm in London is seeking a Paralegal to join its International Arbitration & Litigation team on a permanent basis. The role involves hands-on support from case inception through to trial, arbitration or investigation, with exposure to High Court filings and Civil Procedure Rules.

The successful candidate will have strong litigation experience, with responsibilities including document production, legal research, preparation of briefs and bundles, and client liaison.