Litigation Paralegal for Future Trainee

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading US litigation firm in London is seeking a Litigation Paralegal for Future Trainee on a 12-month contract. The role involves assisting lawyers in dispute resolution and requires a strong legal background with relevant experience. Hybrid working is available, along with competitive benefits.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave

Gym / fitness membership contributions

Wellbeing packages

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' experience in commercial litigation or international arbitration as a paralegal.

Responsibilities

• Gather, organise, summarise, and index documents for fact-heavy cases.
• Draft correspondence, disclosure requests, and related documents.
• Conduct legal research using online resources.

Skills

Legal Research

Document Management

Communication

Education

University degree (2.1 or above)

GDL

LPC

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Litigation Paralegal for Future Trainee, London

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Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

16.05.2025

Expiry Date:

30.06.2025

Job Description:

Litigation Paralegal for Future Trainee

US powerhouse litigation firm with a thriving London City office is hiring a Litigation Paralegal for Future Trainee on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

• Salary to £35,000
• Standard hours 09:30-17:30 and hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)
• Competitive employee benefits to include 25 days’ annual leave, gym / fitness membership contributions, and wellbeing packages.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in assisting its lawyers in various types of dispute resolution, including arbitrations, litigation, and investigations for upcoming, pending, and potential cases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gather, organise, summarize, and index documents / chronologies for fact-heavy cases.
• Draft correspondence, disclosure requests, responses, and related documents.
• Prepare and maintain documents and bundles for hearings, including hard copies and PDFs, and make trips to court for filing.
• Conduct legal research using online resources, including press, public documents, and potential experts or meeting participants.
• Take notes during calls, meetings, and hearings, and update online case tracking systems.
• Identify and highlight relevant case law.

Skills & Requirements:

• University degree (2.1 or above) or equivalent qualification.
• GDL (if original degree is not in a legal discipline) and LPC essential.
• Secured deferred training contract.
• Minimum 6 months' experience in commercial litigation or international arbitration as a paralegal.