Litigation & Arbitration Paralegal

McKinlay Law; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Un cabinet d'avocats de premier plan à Londres recherche un paralegal en droit de la construction pour rejoindre son équipe établie. Ce rôle implique l'assistance dans la rédaction de documents juridiques et la gestion de affaires contentieuses. Il s'agit d'une excellente opportunité pour une personne ambitieuse désireuse d'acquérir une expérience précieuse et de travailler côte à côte avec des experts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 mois d'expérience en droit de la construction ou en contentieux commercial.
• Approche positive et enthousiaste.
• Excellentes compétences en rédaction et organisation.

Responsibilities

• Assister à la rédaction de documents de construction et d'ingénierie.
• Préparer, déposer et servir des déclarations de cas et des documents juridiques.
• Effectuer des recherches juridiques et préparer des notes de recherche.

Skills

Analyse juridique

Rédaction de documents

Gestion de documents

Recherche juridique

Education

Diplôme en droit

Job description

We are no longer accepting CVs for this position.

Applications for this role have now closed. If you have the relevant experience for this position, we may have similar roles now or in the future. If you would like to submit your CV on a general basis, please follow the link below:

Job Title: Construction Paralegal / Commercial Litigation and International Arbitration Paralegal

Location: Central London

Salary: to £50,000 depending on experience

Leading London law firm are looking for an experienced commercial litigation or international arbitration paralegal to join their well-established construction team, and assist partners and consultants with their matters as required.

A selection of duties will include:

• Assisting with the drafting of construction and engineering documents including letters of intent, contracts, consultancy appointments, warranties and security documents, as well as documents for contentious matters including instructions to Counsel, pleadings, submissions, Court forms and settlement agreements under supervision
• Preparation, filing and service of statements of case, court bundles and other submissions and documents in adjudication, litigation, arbitration and other proceedings
• Carrying out basic legal research and preparing short research notes
• Undertaking initial reviews and organisation of documentation received in respect of contentious or non-contentious matters
• Ensuring the proper management of documents including organising and managing electronic data sites, uploading documentation and making sure that documents are properly bundled, indexed and stored as appropriate
• Checking and proof-reading legal documents for quality, consistency and content
• Assisting with the administration of matters (including preparing client care letters, time recording, billing, and the engagement of third parties such as Counsel and experts witnesses)
• Recording chargeable time punctually and accurately

It is essential that you have excellentexperience (minimum 12 months) in either construction, corporate, arbitration or commercial litigation, a very strong academic background and a positive and enthusiastic approach to work.

Excellent opportunity for an experienced paralegal to work alongside a leading team, and ideal for an ambitious candidate as this is an opportunity to gain top quality experience with real responsibility

McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.

McKinlay Law is the trading name of McKinlay Recruitment Services Ltd. Registered in England No. 03494294 VAT Reg. No. 707 6713 29.

Where we are?

McKinlay Recruitment Services Ltd.,
26-27 Bedford Square,
London, United Kingdom,
WC1B 3HP