Paralegal

Johnson Law Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal firm in London is seeking a motivated paralegal to assist with multi-claimant legal actions. The successful candidate will support various litigation tasks including legal drafting, document management, and legal research. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic legal environment. Candidates should be detail-oriented with strong communication skills. The position is full-time and office-based in London.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Staff private medical health

Qualifications

• Meticulous attention to detail when handling case data.
• Excellent organization skills and ability to prioritize.
• Proactive mindset and ability to improve internal processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent legal research skills.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and preparing legal documentation.
• Using the e-filing system to file court documents.
• Conducting legal research on case law and developments.
• Managing internal documents and correspondence.
• Supporting data handling and analysis across claimants.
• Maintaining records in the case management systems.
• Monitoring compliance with court deadlines.
• Liaising with internal teams for client queries.

Skills

Legal Drafting

Proofreading

Google Docs

Organizational skills

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Case Management

Legal Research

Research Experience

Paralegal

Filing

Writing Skills

Education

Law degree or GDL (2.1 or above)

Completed the LPC SQE or similar qualification

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

We are looking for a bright motivated and highly organised paralegal to join our growing legal team in London. The successful candidate will assist in progressing multi-claimant legal actions in some cases involving thousands of individual claimants. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on litigation experience in a dynamic claimant-focused environment. You will support a wide range of litigation tasks from legal drafting and document management to legal research and data coordination.

We are looking for individuals who are detail-oriented proactive and confident handling large-scale litigation processes. Strong communication skills a calm and professional manner as well as the ability to work well under pressure are essential.

All applications should be made with a CV and covering letter sent to the Recruitment Team at

Required attributes

• Meticulous attention to detail particularly when handling large volumes of claimant and case data.
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritise multi-task and manage competing deadlines under pressure.
• Proactive mindset : able to implement and improve internal systems and processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for internal and external correspondence.
• Excellent legal research skills.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and a professional manner.
• Proficiency in MS Office particularly Excel (including use of filters or data sorting for claims analysis).
• Sound problem‑solving and critical thinking abilities with a practical solutions‑oriented approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a small fast‑paced legal team in the London office and to liaise effectively across the global team.
• Law degree or GDL (2.1 or above).
• Completed the LPC SQE or similar qualification.

Preferred attributes

• Prior experience as a paralegal or trainee solicitor ideally within civil commercial or group litigation practice.
• Familiarity with the electronic court filing system and court procedure.
• Experience working with high‑volume or group litigation claims including work involving large data sets or claimant cohorts.

Responsibilities (Day-to-Day)

• Drafting formatting and preparing legal documentation including court forms and correspondence for submission to courts and regulatory bodies.
• Using the courts e-filing system to file court documents.
• Conducting legal research on case law procedural developments and regulatory guidance.
• Managing internal documents and tracking correspondence with other claimant law firms defendants and other interested parties.
• Supporting data handling and data analysis across large volumes of claimants (including reviewing client database entries and assisting with de‑duplication processes).
• Maintaining clear and accurate records in the firm’s case management systems.
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with court deadlines and procedural requirements.
• Liaising with internal teams (including the client‑facing support team) to address client queries resolve documentation or information issues and facilitate alignment of internal processes.
• Preparing court bundles and documentation for key meetings.
• Managing the logistics of instructing counsel or experts.
• Liaising with accounts to verify bank details and settle invoices.
• Collating claimant data for settlementli>
• Producing internal reports for fee earners on claim progress claim metrics and settlement tracking.

Job Type

Full‑time London office based

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Staff private medical health

Key Skills

• Legal Drafting
• Proofreading
• Google Docs
• Organizational skills
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Case Management
• Legal Research
• Research Experience
• Paralegal
• Filing
• Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1