Paralegal – Russian Speaking

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

Job summary

A leading law firm in City of London is seeking a Paralegal with fluent Russian skills. This role involves supporting the Civil Litigation team, preparing legal documentation, and assisting in hearings. The ideal candidate will hold a legal qualification (GDL, LPC, or BPTC) and have at least a year of experience in a litigation environment. This initial 12-month FTC offers a salary of up to £34,000.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Russian and able to support Civil Litigation tasks.
• Excellent academic background and around 1 year's experience as a Paralegal.

Responsibilities

• Support with hearings and trial administration.
• Prepare bundles for legal cases.
• Draft memos on various legal matters.
• Take meeting notes at conferences between clients and counsel.
• Utilise Russian language skills in various tasks.

Skills

Fluent Russian language skills

Excellent academics

Experience in litigation

Education

GDL, LPC, or BPTC

Job description

Overview

Paralegal – Russian Speaking. We are currently hiring for an Italian or 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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 Russian language skills

Qualifications

The perfect Paralegal will have fluent Russian 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.

Contract

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