Litigation Paralegal

Elevate; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate seeks a skilled Legal Assistant/Legal Operations Specialist to join its litigation group in the UK. This role combines traditional paralegal support with legal operations, focusing on enhancing efficiency and leveraging technology. Ideal candidates will have prior legal experience and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a legal assistant or paralegal is required.
• Experience in litigation support is highly preferred.
• Interest in legal operations and process improvement is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and organize complex litigation files.
• Prepare and file legal documents with courts.
• Conduct legal research to support litigation strategies.
• Assist with e-discovery tasks and document review.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Our customer is looking for a skilled and highly motivated individual to join its litigation group in Europe as a Legal Assistant/Legal Operations Specialist. This unique role blends traditional litigation paralegal support with legal operations responsibilities, offering an exciting opportunity for a candidate with experience and interest in both areas.

Based in the United Kingdom, the successful candidate will contribute to the efficient functioning of the litigation team by providing comprehensive support to attorneys while also driving process improvements and leveraging technology to enhance legal operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Litigation Support: Provide comprehensive support to the litigation team, including but not limited to:

• Manage and organize complex litigation files, ensuring all documents are properly indexed and readily accessible.
• Prepare and file legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings with relevant courts and regulatory agencies.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support the litigation team's strategies.
• Assist with discovery, including e-discovery tasks, document review, and production.
• Prepare and maintain litigation calendars, track deadlines, and manage internal reporting requirements related to litigation matters.
• Coordinate with internal departments to gather necessary information and ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.
• Track and analyze litigation costs, working with internal finance teams and outside counsel to manage budgets effectively.
• Assist in the preparation of presentations and reports to internal stakeholders regarding litigation updates and strategies.

Legal Operations: Contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the legal team through:

• Identifying opportunities for process improvement within the group's workflows.
• Developing and implementing new processes and procedures.
• Participating in the selection, implementation, and utilization of legal technology.
• Contributing to knowledge management initiatives (e.g., creating and maintaining databases, developing internal resources).
• Support and coordinate spend management initiatives with legal operations across European jurisdictions.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and a willingness to take initiative.
• Adaptability and a willingness to learn new technologies and processes.
• An interest in legal operations and process improvement is highly desirable.

EXPERIENCE:

• Prior experience as a legal assistant or paralegal is required.
• Experience in litigation support is highly preferred.
• Experience with legal operations or process improvement initiatives is highly preferred.

About Elevate

Elevate provides consulting, technology and services to law departments and law firms across the globe. Headquartered in Los Angeles, our 1,600+ strong team of legal professionals, lawyers, consultants, project managers, and engineers operate across the United States, Europe, UK, and Asia, Hong Kong and Australia.

ElevateFlex, is the flexible resourcing capability within Elevate, we define and support a new flexible career within the legal industry. We match exceptional legal professionals to the evolving needs of our Customers through the curation of a world-class, global Community of Talent, and advanced, technology-enabled search. We were recently proud to be assessed in Band 1 of Chamber’s Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category.

Our Vision is a world where legal and business teams achieve incredible outcomes, together.

Equitability and Inclusion are critical to ElevateFlex’s success. As The Law Company, changing the legal business landscape, we know a diverse, inclusive work culture is at the heart of attracting, retaining, and celebrating the industry’s most talented people. We empower our employees to bring their whole selves to work because we know that diversity of experience and perspective drive innovation and is simply good business.

As a strong proponent of diversity, equitability, and inclusion, ElevateFlex is committed to hiring diverse candidates from all backgrounds. We invite you to apply to become part of the ElevateFlex Team – help us change the legal business landscape and make a dent in the legal universe.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services, Retail Motor Vehicles, and Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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