Litigation Paralegal - Bermuda Relocation

Confidential; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Sponsored work permit

Job summary

Confidential Bermuda law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support its Dispute Resolution team in Hamilton. The role involves legal and factual research, drafting documents, and assisting attorneys on contentious matters for a varied international caseload.

Candidates should have at least 3 years in a commercial or private client dispute environment, a recognised paralegal qualification or law degree, and strong organisation with client communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of paralegal experience in dispute resolution
• Paralegal qualification or law degree or equivalent
• Experience supporting attorneys on contentious proceedings
• Costs review and bill of costs assessments experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and document management tools

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal and factual research and analysis
• Draft legal documents and affidavits for cases
• Assist on contentious proceedings and case management
• Perform costs review and prepare bills of costs assessments
• Liaise with clients under attorney supervision

Skills

Costs review

Bill of costs

Document management

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Paralegal qualification

Law degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management software

Legal case management software

Job description

Fed up of the UK and fancy a lifestyle change? A leading Bermuda law firm is looking for an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its Dispute Resolution team in Hamilton. You will support the dispute resolution partner and the wider team across the working end of contentious matters. Bermuda is a major centre for insurance, reinsurance and investment funds, so the caseload is international, high value and varied. Bermuda also has no personal income tax.

Thinking about a move overseas? Bermuda is calling.

Why Bermuda?

• Almost tax-free income
• Year-round warm climate
• Stunning beaches and outdoor lifestyle
• Safe, friendly community
• Relocation support
• Sponsored work permit

What you'll be doing as a Litigation Paralegal

Legal and factual research and analysis, reviewing and analysing documents, drafting legal documents and affidavits, costs review and bill of costs assessments, plus passing legal information to clients under attorney supervision. Case management sits at the centre of the role.

What we're looking for in a Litigation Paralegal:

• At least 3 years' experience as a paralegal in a commercial or private client dispute resolution environment
• A recognised paralegal qualification, a law degree or equivalent, backed by a sound educational record
• Experience supporting attorneys on contentious proceedings, across both small and large value litigation
• Costs review and bill of costs assessment experience
• Extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience with document management software
• Strong organisation, plus the composure to produce quality work under pressure
• The confidence to deal with local and international clients without supervision
• Excellent written and spoken communication, plus discretion in all matters
• Flexibility to work outside normal hours when a matter demands it
• Leadership opportunities may be available for experienced Working Forepersons or Team Leaders.

If you're looking for a lifestyle change while continuing to develop your construction career, this could be an excellent opportunity.