Litigation Paralegal

Ryder Reid Legal Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryder Reid Legal Ltd represents a leading US law firm and seeks a Paralegal for its International Arbitration & Litigation team in London on a permanent basis. The role is hands-on, supporting matters from the outset through trial, arbitration or investigation.

The ideal candidate will have strong litigation experience, knowledge of High Court filings and the Civil Procedure Rules, and will ideally have completed the LPC or SQE, though candidates with substantive relevant legal experience

Qualifications

• Knowledge of High Court filings and the Civil Procedure Rules is desirable.
• LPC or SQE completed preferred but substantial relevant experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Managing document production and case materials.
• Conducting substantive legal and factual research.
• Assisting with the preparation and filing of briefs and legal documents.
• Preparing exhibits, appendices and hearing/trial bundles.
• Analysing 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 management

Legal research

Attention to detail

Education

LPC or SQE completed

Tools

Legal drafting software

Case management systems

Job description

We are working with a leading US law firm that is looking to add a Paralegal to its highly regarded International Arbitration & Litigation team in London on a permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong litigation experience who wants a genuinely hands-on role, supporting matters from the outset right through to trial, arbitration or investigation.

The role will include:

• Managing document production and case materials
• Conducting substantive legal and factual research
• Assisting with the preparation and filing of briefs and legal documents
• Preparing exhibits, appendices and hearing/trial bundles
• Analysing 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

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of High Court filings and the Civil Procedure Rules, and will have ideally completed the LPC or SQE, although candidates with substantive relevant legal experience will also be considered.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.