Litigation Paralegal

US Law Support; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Competitive salary

Job summary

US Law Support in London is recruiting a brand-new Paralegal to join the London office of a leading US law firm. The role is permanent and supports the expanding Litigation team, offering high-quality work and exposure.

Typical duties include legal research, document management, preparing witness statements, liaising with clients and witnesses, and assisting with BD activities. A strong academic background and prior litigation experience are desirable; hybrid working is provided.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background and relevant paralegal experience.
• Prior experience in a litigation paralegal role preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, detail-oriented and organized.
• Demonstrated knowledge of High Court filing and Civil Procedure Rules is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage document production and case management for documents.
• Collect materials from clients and third parties and track progress.
• Carry out legal and factual research.
• Analyse and proofread documents; check legal cites.
• Compile bundles and appendices.
• Prepare witness statements and interview notes.
• Support trial and hearing preparation.
• Liaise with witnesses, experts, clients and court personnel.
• Assist with BD and marketing materials.
• Manage the know-how system.

Skills

Legal research

Document management

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Education

Law-related degree or paralegal qualification

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 litigation 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.