Paralegal (Litigation)

Pogust Goodhead; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the City Of London is seeking a proactive and well-organised Paralegal to support their Civil Litigation team. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and analytical skills, alongside outstanding academic credentials in Law. Key responsibilities include managing case files, conducting legal research, and drafting legal documents. The firm offers career growth opportunities and a collaborative environment with flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays

Private medical insurance

Private pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Employee referral bonus

E-bikes and gym discounts

Season ticket loans

Qualifications

• 1st or high 2.1 degree from a UK or overseas university.
• Ability to manage day-to-day casework under supervision.
• Strong foundational litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing case files from initial instruction through to settlement or trial.
• Conduct legal and factual research using UK legal resources.
• Prepare and draft court forms, statements, and basic pleadings.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent analytical skills

Attention to detail

Independent and proactive approach

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Outstanding academic credentials in Law

Job description

About Pogust Goodhead

Pogust Goodhead is a leading law firm dedicated to achieving justice for individuals and communities affected by corporate wrongdoing. Our team works on landmark group litigation cases and is passionate about holding powerful organisations to account.

We offer a collaborative environment, opportunities for career growth, and flexible working arrangements to support work‑life balance.

Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive and well‑organised Paralegal to support our Civil Litigation team. The ideal candidate will have experience assisting fee‑earners with a range of litigation matters, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage day‑to‑day casework under supervision. This role is suited to someone with solid foundational litigation experience.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Case Support

• Assist with managing case files from initial instruction through to settlement or trial.
• Maintain up‑to‑date case records, key dates, and document management systems.
• Prepare case bundles, hearing bundles, and disclosure lists.

Legal Research & Drafting

• Conduct legal and factual research using UK legal resources.
• Draft routine correspondence, court forms, statements, instructions to counsel, and basic pleadings.
• Prepare schedules, chronologies, and case summaries for fee‑earners.

Disclosure

• Support the disclosure process, including document review, indexing, and preparing lists of documents.
• Assist with obtaining evidence, expert reports, and witness statements.

Client & Third‑Party Liaison

• Communicate with clients, counsel, experts, courts, and defendants solicitors as directed.
• Arrange hearings, conferences, and meetings.

Court & Administrative Tasks

• Ensure compliance with relevant CPR deadlines and procedural requirements.
• Maintain accurate time recording, and administrative records.

About You

Essential

• Outstanding academic credentials in Law from UK or overseas universities resulting in
• a 1st or high 2.1;
• Strong communication skills, in person and writing;
• Excellent analytical skills, including for legal issues presented in documents;
• Independent and proactive approach to work, but willing to ask for help when needed;
• Hard‑working, resilient, highly organised, and flexible;
• Acute attention to detail;
• Respectful of client confidentiality;
• Comfortable working as part of a dynamic international team.

Desirable

• Portuguese language skills.

• 25 days’ annual leave (plus 8 Bank Holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• Private pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee referral bonus
• E‑bikes and gym discounts (available through salary sacrifice scheme)
• Season ticket loans

Pre‑engagement Screening

If we extend an offer of employment to you, we will conduct pre‑engagement screening checks where local legislation permits and where relevant to your role and to working within a regulated environment. These checks may include, but are not limited to, verification of your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability and obtaining work‑related references.