Paralegal with Training Contract already confirmed

Ryder Reid; London; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryder Reid Legal is hiring a Paralegal for a boutique law firm with a focus on complex disputes. The role, lasting at least 12 months, offers valuable experience and requires a confirmed training contract with a top legal firm. The position is office-based, requiring 5 days a week, and offers a competitive salary of £43K per annum.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a confirmed training contract with a City or international law firm.
• Previous litigation/disputes experience is desirable.
• Commitment to a minimum of 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and trial preparation.
• Manage documents and demonstrate excellent organizational ability.
• Collaborate efficiently within a team as a diligent, positive worker.

Skills

Legal skills

Administrative skills

Personal skills

Job description

Ryder Reid Legal is seeking a Paralegal with a TC already confirmed to join a boutique law firm on a 12 month fixed term basis ASAP.

The firm focuses on large scale, complex/international disputes, most often on the claimant side. The firm is structured with partners (x 2) and experienced associates working closing with experienced paralegals. They don't have any trainees or junior associates. As such, this is a great opportunity for a Paralegal to gain high quality experience. The role will involve the following duties:

• Legal skills - research; drafting; trial preparation; note taking.
• Administrative skills - document management; excellent organisational ability; practical and hands-on.
• Personal skills - collaborative; self-starter; efficient worker; diligent; positive and easy going.

To be considered, candidates must have a TC confirmed with a City or international law firm, and be able to commit to a period of 12 months as a minimum. Those with previous litigation/disputes experience will be particularly of interest.

The salary on offer is £43K per annum and this role requires office working 5 days per week.

If you are suitable and interested, please apply now!