Litigation Paralegal

The Law Support Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Overtime pay

Benefits package

Job summary

The Law Support Group in London is seeking a driven Paralegal to support a growing Litigation team within a leading US law firm. The role is permanent and hybrid, with exposure to high-quality work and client interaction.

Responsibilities include legal research, document management, witness statements, trial preparation support, and liaising with witnesses, clients, and court personnel. The successful candidate will have strong academics and previous litigatory paralegal experience, with

Qualifications

• Gained experience in a litigatory paralegal role within a law firm or in-house legal department is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent attention to detail are essential.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Knowledge of High Court filing and Civil Procedure Rules is essential.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organisational 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.