Litigation Paralegal

Ryder Reid Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Ryder Reid Legal is partnering with a leading US law firm to recruit a Litigation & Arbitration Paralegal for its London disputes team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role offers hands-on support on complex commercial litigation and international arbitration matters, with duties spanning trial/hearing prep, legal research, document handling, disclosure, and attendance at hearings as needed.

Ideal candidates have litigation/arbitration experience, a law degree and/or LPC/SQE, strong

Qualifications

• Experience in litigation or arbitration environments is preferred.
• Strong legal research skills and attention to detail required.
• Ability to manage documents, deadlines and case files effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation for trials, hearings and arbitration proceedings.
• Conduct legal research into case law, statutes and precedents.
• Assist with legal documents, evidence and witness statements.
• Support the disclosure process including document review and production.
• Prepare trial bundles, exhibits and witness materials.
• Attend hearings and arbitration proceedings as required.
• Manage case files and documentation and meet deadlines.

Skills

Litigation

Arbitration

Legal research

Document review

Witness statements

Trial & hearing prep

Education

Law degree / LPC / SQE

Job description

Ryder Reid Legal is working with an elite US law firm to recruit a Litigation & Arbitration Paralegal to join its highly regarded London disputes team on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a bright and ambitious paralegal looking to gain hands-on experience supporting lawyers on complex commercial litigation and international arbitration matters.

The role will include:

• Supporting with the preparation of trials, hearings and arbitration proceedings
• Conducting legal research into case law, statutes and precedents
• Assisting with legal documents, evidence and witness statements
• Supporting the disclosure process, including document review and production
• Preparing trial bundles, exhibits and witness materials
• Attending hearings and arbitration proceedings where required
• Managing case files, deadlines and documentation

The team would ideally like someone with previous litigation and/or arbitration paralegal experience, although strong candidates with less experience will also be considered.

You will ideally have a law degree and/or LPC/SQE, excellent academics, strong research and organisational skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Experience of disclosure, e-discovery or international arbitration would be particularly useful.

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the world's leading US law firms and gain exposure to sophisticated, high-profile disputes work.