Paralegal – French Speaking

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

Job summary

A leading city law firm in London is seeking a French-speaking Paralegal for an initial 12-month fixed-term contract. This role involves supporting the Commercial Litigation team with various duties, including trial administration and drafting. Candidates should have fluent French, a strong academic background, and approximately one year of Paralegal experience. The salary is up to £34,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Fluent in French and English.
• Strong academic background.
• A year of Paralegal experience, preferably in litigation.

Responsibilities

• Support with hearings and trial administration.
• Prepare bundles and draft memos.
• Take meeting notes and support litigation matters.

Skills

Fluent French

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

GDL, LPC or BPTC

Job description

We are currently hiring for a French-speaking 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 Commercial 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 French language skills

The perfect Paralegal will have fluent French language skills. You 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.