Litigation Paralegal

Ryder Reid Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryder Reid Legal is seeking a Litigation Paralegal for a leading US law firm in London. This hands-on role supports matters from the outset through trial, arbitration, or investigation, handling document production, research and drafting as part of a high-caliber team.

The ideal candidate will know High Court filings and Civil Procedure Rules; LPC or SQE is preferred, though substantial relevant experience is considered. You’ll liaise with clients, experts, and counsel throughout proceedings.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of High Court filings and the Civil Procedure Rules.
• Strong litigation experience with a genuinely hands-on role from outset to trial/arbitration/investigation.
• LPC or SQE completed preferred; substantial relevant experience 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

Legal research

Document management

Client communication

Education

LPC or SQE

Job description

Litigation Paralegal – Elite US Law Firm – London

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.