Litigation & Arbitration Paralegal

Larbey Evans Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An acclaimed US Law Firm in London's City area is hiring a Litigation & Arbitration Paralegal on a permanent basis. This role involves supporting a busy legal team with various tasks including trial coordination and documentation handling. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in a top city law firm, alongside key skills in litigation, organization, and communication.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Health Insurance

Contributory Pension up to 5%

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Commercial Litigation as a Paralegal.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in preparing witness interviews and maintaining deposition files.
• Coordinate and attend trials, arbitrations, and mediations.
• Assist lawyers with filing court documents.

Skills

Commercial Litigation

Arbitration

Disputes

Microsoft Office

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Job description

Litigation & Arbitration Paralegal

Our acclaimed US Law Firm client, located in the City of London, is seeking to hire a new Litigation & Arbitration Paralegal on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will join a busy team supporting their international client base. The firm handles a wide range of commercial disputes across sectors such as construction, energy, technology, and telecommunications, with clients including financial institutions and governments.

• Salary up to £50,000
• Working hours: 09:30 – 17:30
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office / 2 days remote)
• Excellent employee benefits, including 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), Health Insurance, and a Contributory Pension up to 5%

Key Responsibilities of the Litigation & Arbitration Paralegal:

• Assist attorneys in preparing witness interviews, including the preparation of witness files and maintaining deposition exhibit files and indices.
• Coordinate, prepare for, and attend trials, arbitrations, and mediations.
• Assist lawyers with the filing of pleadings and other court documents, both paper and electronic.
• Summarize testimony and gather relevant materials at hearings.
• Assist with the collection, processing, and review of electronic discovery.

Skills & Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Commercial Litigation, Arbitration, or Disputes as a Paralegal within a top City law firm
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent written, organizational, and communication skills