Legal Researcher - Civil Litigation | Leading Boutique Law Firm | London (EC4A) | £38k-£40k | wit...

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Job summary

A leading law practice in London is seeking a Legal Researcher to join its Civil Litigation team. This role involves conducting legal research, drafting content, and collaborating with senior staff on high-profile cases. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills, a strong academic background, and experience in legal research. The firm offers a competitive benefits package and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Generous leave

Health insurance

Income protection

Professional support initiatives

Qualifications

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills required.
• Strong academic background necessary, minimum 2:1 degree.
• Experience in legal research, journalism, or academic writing beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct deep legal research to support complex civil litigation cases.
• Draft clear legal content, including briefing notes and memos.
• Contribute to legal thought leadership through research and publications.

Skills

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Strong academic background

Experience in legal research

Highly organised

Technically proficient with legal databases

Education

Minimum 2:1 degree

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

VIEW FULL JOB DESCRIPTION - Legal Researcher – Civil Litigation | Leading Boutique Law Firm | London (EC4A) | £38k-£40k | with hybrid working

A prestigious boutique law firm specialising in high-stakes disputes is seeking an exceptionally capable Legal Researcher to join its award-winning Civil Litigation team in London. This is a unique opportunity for a bright, inquisitive individual who thrives on solving complex legal problems and clearly communicating nuanced issues.

Working at the intersection of litigation strategy, business development, and thought leadership, this visible and intellectually stimulating role will report to the Head of Marketing and Business Development, while collaborating closely with Partners and Associates across the firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Legal Problem Solving: Conduct deep legal research to support complex, high-profile civil litigation cases, exploring novel interpretations and helping develop strategic solutions.
• Content Development: Draft clear and insightful legal content, including briefing notes, memos, and materials for internal and external presentations.
• Thought Leadership: Contribute to thought leadership in areas such as commercial disputes, ESG, and insolvency through legal news monitoring, article research, and occasional publication.
• Research Tools & Tech: Leverage platforms such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, PLC, Solomonic, and AI-enhanced tools to track legal trends and inform legal and commercial insights.

Candidate Profile:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong academic background (minimum 2:1 degree)
• Experience in legal research, journalism, or academic writing
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and detail-oriented
• Technically proficient with legal databases and Microsoft Office
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across teams

This position offers an exciting chance to contribute meaningfully to cutting-edge litigation while honing your research and analytical skills in a collaborative, intellectually rigorous environment. The firm offers a competitive benefits package including generous leave, health insurance, income protection, and a range of wellbeing and professional support initiatives.