Litigation Paralegal

The Law Support Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

The Law Support Group represents a leading UK law firm recruiting a Paralegal to join its Construction, Engineering and Procurement team in Leeds. The role offers a clear path to develop a legal career within a busy contentious practice.

The ideal candidate will have a strong academic record, with LPC or SQE1 advantageous but not essential. Prior litigation/paralegal experience is helpful, and there is genuine scope for progression toward training contracts and pupillage.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background to undergraduate level.
• LPC or SQE1 advantageous but not essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proactive approach and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assisting solicitors with the day-to-day management of construction disputes.
• Managing key dates and court/adjudication deadlines.
• Liaising with clients, barristers, experts and other parties.
• Assisting with drafting advice relating to construction disputes, defects and building/fire safety matters.
• Supporting adjudication and arbitration proceedings.
• Undertaking legal research and monitoring relevant legislation and case law.

Skills

Paralegal

Education

Undergraduate law background

Tools

Case management software

Job description

A leading UK law firm is looking to recruit a Paralegal to join its highly regarded Construction, Engineering and Procurement team in Leeds.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their legal career within a busy contentious construction practice. Previous litigation paralegal experience would be advantageous, but is not essential. The firm is particularly interested in bright, motivated candidates with strong academics and a genuine interest in construction law.

The role will include:

• Assisting solicitors with the day-to-day management of construction disputes
• Managing key dates and court/adjudication deadlines
• Liaising with clients, barristers, experts and other parties
• Assisting with drafting advice relating to construction disputes, defects and building/fire safety matters
• Supporting adjudication and arbitration proceedings
• Undertaking legal research and monitoring relevant legislation and case law

The ideal candidate will have:

• A strong academic background to undergraduate level
• LPC or SQE1 advantageous but not essential
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn
• Previous litigation/paralegal experience advantageous but not essential

The position is based in Leeds with a minimum of four days per week in the office, with Friday typically the team's working-from-home day.

There is genuine scope for progression, with previous paralegals having used experience gained within the team as a springboard to securing training contracts and pupillage