Litigation Paralegal/Paralegal Assistant

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal/Paralegal Assistant for its London legal department. The role supports attorneys in managing litigation claims and requires strong organizational skills and a bachelor's degree. The position offers a mix of telework and in-office collaboration with a focus on legal matter management, and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and relevant experience required.
• 10+ years’ experience in law firms or corporate legal departments preferred.
• Experience with litigation, claims, or employment law.

Responsibilities

• Manage responses to subpoenas, discovery, and data requests.
• Conduct electronic document reviews with tools like Viewpoint and Relativity.
• Assist attorneys with drafting retainer agreements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

Legal hold software (e.g., Viewpoint, Relativity)

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London (City of London), United Kingdom

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

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Job Summary:

Bechtel seeks an experienced Paralegal/Legal Assistant for its London in-house Legal department. The role supports attorneys in Litigation Claims and Labor Employment groups, handling diverse legal matters. This part-time telework position may require at least three days/week in the office, with schedules coordinated with supervisors.

Major Responsibilities:

• Manage responses to subpoenas, discovery, and data requests.
• Conduct electronic document reviews with tools like Viewpoint and Relativity.
• Organize and file legal documents and correspondence.
• Assist attorneys with drafting retainer agreements.
• Conduct internal record searches and coordinate with records managers.
• Draft and manage legal hold notices using software tools.
• Manage litigation costs, budgets, and invoices.
• Review records scheduled for destruction for compliance.
• Communicate with external counsel and vendors.
• Support legal department initiatives.
• Maintain and report data in internal databases.
• Handle service of process documents and other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and relevant experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office, SharePoint, and related tools.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information securely.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years’ experience in law firms or corporate legal departments.
• Experience with litigation, claims, or employment law.
• Experience with legal budgeting and cost tracking.

Legal Tools Experience:

• Document review and legal hold software (e.g., Viewpoint, Relativity, Mitratech).
• Invoice processing and document management systems.
• Database management experience, especially in engineering/construction fields.

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