Litigation Paralegal/Support Lawyer (6 moth contract)

Linklaters; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Linklaters is seeking a Paralegal / Support Lawyer to support its Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations practice in London. This role involves hands-on support across all stages of matter delivery, including document review, bundle preparation, hearing and trial preparation, chronology creation and matter management.

You will typically have 2+ years of paralegal experience at a large law firm, be proficient in MS Office, and may bring experience with eDiscovery tools such as Relativity.

Qualifications

• 2+ years paralegal experience at a large law firm.
• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with document review or eDiscovery platforms is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day paralegal support on litigation, arbitration and investigations matters.
• Conduct document review exercises and assist with disclosure and evidence management processes.
• Prepare hearing, trial and arbitration bundles, both electronic and hard copy.
• Draft and maintain chronologies, witness files and other matter management materials.
• Assist with trial, hearing and witness interview preparation.
• Undertake legal research and prepare summaries of findings.
• Manage and organise matter documentation, including indexing, filing, archiving and data room administration.
• Review and redact documents using eDiscovery platforms such as Relativity.
• Ensure work is completed accurately, efficiently and in accordance with client and matter requirements.

Skills

Paralegal experience

MS Office proficiency

Legal research

eDiscovery familiarity

German/Mandarin advantageous

Education

LPC/SQE or foreign qualification

Tools

Relativity

Document review platforms

Job description

Who we are?

Linklaters is a global law firm, providing legal services in 20 countries and through 30 offices. We have been named as one of The Times’ Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality for the 10th year running, recognised by Stonewall as a top 10 employer for LGBTQ+ inclusion, and by the Social Mobility Employer Index as a top employer for advancing social mobility.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Paralegal / Support Lawyer to support our Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with 2+ years of paralegal experience gained at a large law firm to work on complex, high-profile disputes and investigations matters. The successful candidate will provide hands-on support across all stages of matter delivery, including document review, bundle preparation, hearing and trial preparation, chronology creation, legal research and general matter management.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day paralegal support on litigation, arbitration and investigations matters.
• Conduct document review exercises and assist with disclosure and evidence management processes.
• Prepare hearing, trial and arbitration bundles, both electronic and hard copy.
• Draft and maintain chronologies, witness files and other matter management materials.
• Assist with trial, hearing and witness interview preparation.
• Undertake legal research and prepare summaries of findings.
• Manage and organise matter documentation, including indexing, filing, archiving and data room administration.
• Review and redact documents using eDiscovery platforms such as Relativity.
• Ensure work is completed accurately, efficiently and in accordance with client and matter requirements.
• Support matter teams on a range of administrative and project-based tasks as required.

Candidate Requirements

• LPC / SQE or (Foreign) Qualified lawyers.
• 2 years' experience as a Paralegal or Support Lawyer within a large law firm.
• Experience undertaking general paralegal responsibilities, including document review, bundling, trial and hearing preparation, chronology creation and matter management.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience using document review or eDiscovery platforms would be beneficial.
• Fluency in German and/or Mandarin would be advantageous.

Third-party Provider

Linklaters engages with a third-party provider for the provision of contractor and temporary staff. Therefore, upon acceptance of a temporary role at Linklaters, you will be engaged under a contract for services through our preferred third-party provider. You will not be employed by Linklaters, or have any employment or worker relationship with Linklaters.

Technical Skills

This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.

About us

This is the place where talent meets opportunity and where passion meets purpose. At Linklaters, the work we do means carving a path through unexplored territory, working on complex legal matters, across jurisdictions and borders and providing outstanding service and confidence to our clients. Having the vision to see things differently and the determination to deliver excellence, every time. That’s what makes us who we are. You can see your true potential connecting with dynamic colleagues all over the world, united by purpose and shared values and working together as one inclusive, collaborative team. With second to none training and support, this is the place where you meet your future. This is Linklaters.

Diversity and Inclusivity

As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We recruit on the basis of merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity, race or ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Selection decisions, and the reasons for those decisions, are recorded at each stage of the selection process. Selection criteria and, where appropriate, technical skills tests are in place to measure an individual’s ability for the safe and effective performance of a job. Those involved in recruitment and selection decisions and processes are also provided with guidance on diversity issues.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance. Specific experience requirements advertised on a role do not intend to preclude applications from candidates who may have more or less experience. Our intention is only to indicate a guideline as to the necessary skills for the role as described.

Pre-engagement Screening

In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability and references from previous employers. Your offer will be subject to the successful completion of these checks which will be initiated following your consent.