Litigation Paralegal

US Law Support; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

US Law Support seeks a proactive Paralegal for its London office. This permanent role supports the growing Litigation team with a range of high-quality work and exposure in a top-tier US law firm environment.

You will perform legal research, document management and client liaison, with a focus on comprehensive case handling in a hybrid working setup. Suitable candidates will have a strong academic background and ideally prior experience in a litigatory paralegal role within a law firm or

Qualifications

• Litigation-focused paralegal experience preferred.
• Experience with High Court/Civil Procedure Rules filing is essential.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage document production processes and case management.
• Collect materials from clients and third parties and track progress.
• Conduct legal and factual research.
• Analyse and proofread documents and verify citations.
• Prepare bundles, appendices and witness statements.
• Assist with trial and hearing preparation and BD materials.

Skills

Legal research

Document management

Client liaison

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Strong academic background

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a brand new Paralegal position, to work in the London office of a leading US law firm.

The role will be offered on a permanent basis and support the growing Litigation team.

This fantastic opportunity will see you working in an excellent practice area, partaking in a range of activities including legal research, managing documents, and liaising with clients. Paralegals at this firm are offered a range of high-quality work and exposure that is second to none.

Typical duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Managing document production processes and case management regarding documents.
• Collecting materials from clients and third parties, tracking and progressing, as necessary.
• Performing legal and factual research.
• Analysing and proofreading documents; checking legal cites.
• Compiling bundles and appendices.
• Preparing witness statements and interviews.
• Supporting trial and hearing preparation.
• Communicating with witnesses, experts, clients, and court personnel.
• Assisting with BD and marketing materials.
• Managing the know how system.

As such, the firm is looking for a driven Paralegal, with a strong academic background. Suitable applicants will also have ideally gained some prior experience in a litigatory paralegal role (or similar) within a law firm or in-house legal department.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, as well as excellent attention to detail and organisation skills.

Demonstrated knowledge of document filing with the High Court and Civil Procedure Rules is essential.

A highly competitive salary and benefits package is on offer, plus paid overtime and hybrid working arrangements.