Paralegal, Construction Disputes

Recruit So Simple Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit So Simple Ltd in Leeds seeks a Paralegal in Construction Disputes to support a busy contentious team. The role involves assisting in adjudication, arbitration, and related proceedings, with emphasis on drafting, research, and client updates.

You will work with a 40-strong contentious construction team, gaining exposure to high-profile cases and post-Grenfell/building safety litigation while developing your skills and pursuing training contracts or pupillage.

Qualifications

• Strong academic record; LPC/SQE a bonus but not essential.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support fee earners in adjudication, arbitration, TCC and FTT proceedings.
• Draft advice on payments, delays, defects, insurance and safety compliance.
• Manage case timelines and liaise with experts, clients and barristers.
• Research case law and legislative developments for client updates.

Skills

Drafting

Communication

Attention to detail

Initiative

Education

LPC/SQE (bonus)

Job description

Paralegal – Construction Disputes | Leeds

Join a Tier 4-ranked, 40-strong contentious construction team acting for the majority of the G15 housing associations, precedent-setting Supreme Court and Court of Appeal cases, and post-Grenfell/Building Safety Act litigation at the sharpest end of the sector.

What you'll do:

• Support fee earners across adjudication, arbitration, TCC and First-tier Tribunal proceedings
• Draft advice on payments, delays, defects, insurance and building/fire safety compliance
• Manage case timelines, liaise with experts, clients and barristers
• Research case law and legislative developments, feeding into client updates

What you'll need:

• Strong academic record (LPC/SQE 1 a bonus, not a must)
• Sharp drafting and communication skills
• Previous Litigation experience is desirable but not essential
• Initiative, attention to detail, and the drive to go the extra mile

This is a genuine springboard role — past team members have gone on to secure training contracts and pupillage.

Please note only suitable candidates will be contacted