Paralegal – Civil Litigation

www.law-choice.com - Jobboard; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking a Civil Litigation Paralegal for an initial 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves supporting the Civil Litigation team with hearings, trial administration, and drafting memos. Ideal candidates will have strong academic backgrounds and around a year of Paralegal experience. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £34,000.

Qualifications

• Around a year’s experience working as a Paralegal, ideally in a litigation department.
• Strong academic record essential.

Responsibilities

• Support with hearings and trial administration.
• Prepare bundles for court.
• Draft memos on various matters.
• Take meeting notes during conferences.

Skills

Civil Litigation skills

Academically strong background

Experience in trial administration

Education

GDL, LPC, or BPTC

Job description

Paralegal – Civil Litigation

We are currently hiring for a Civil Litigation Paralegal to join a tier one city law firm on an initial 12m FTC.

This exciting opportunity will see you working as part of a high-profile team, supporting the Civil Litigation team with a range of complex matters. This is truly a role that offers exposure and the opportunity to work on complex and often global matters.

Duties include:

• Supporting with hearings and trial administration
• Preparing bundles
• Drafting memos on a range of matters
• Taking meeting notes at conferences between clients and outside counsel
• Utilising your Civil Litigation skills

The perfect Paralegal will have excellent academics and ideally hold either the GDL, LPC, or BPTC. You will have around a year’s worth of proven experience working as a Paralegal, ideally within a litigation department.

This Paralegal role is being offered on an initial 12m FTC with a salary of up to c£34,000.