Temp to Perm Commercial Litigation Paralegal

Larbey Evans Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique commercial litigation law firm in London is seeking a Temp to Perm Commercial Litigation Paralegal. This role offers the potential for a training contract based on performance. Responsibilities include assisting in legal document preparation, liaising with clients, and maintaining case files. Candidates should possess a 2:1 law degree and prior litigation paralegal experience. The position is office-based 5 days a week.

Qualifications

• A 2:1 law degree or equivalent, GDL and LPC if necessary.
• Previous litigation paralegal experience of at least 6 months.
• Strong technical skills in Microsoft Office and internet applications.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation of legal documents and case files.
• Organising and summarising documents for complex cases.
• Drafting correspondence and maintaining legal documents.
• Liaising with clients, filing documents, and tracking cases.

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

Strong technical skills in Microsoft Office

Research and document preparation

Education

2:1 law degree

A-Levels with at least B,B,B

Job description

Temp to Perm Commercial Litigation Paralegal

Boutique Commercial Litigation law firm is looking to recruit a new Temp to Perm Commercial Litigation Paralegal with a view at the end of offering a Training Contract should this new hire prove successful.

• This firm hires their Trainees from their Paralegal group
• Immediate Start
• 9am to 6pm
• Office based 5 days a week
• 2:1 Degree and at least B,B,B at A-Level

Temp to Perm Commercial Litigation Paralegal Key Responsibilities:

• Providing assistance in the preparation of legal documents; research and compilation of data from various legal references as well as the maintenance of case files
• Gathering, organising, summarising and indexing documents/chronologies for cases which are fact/document heavy
• Drafting correspondence, disclosure requests and responses and other related documents as well as preparing and maintaining documents and bundles to be used at hearings and proceedings (hard copies and soft copy PDFs, including pagination)
• Liaising directly with clients and third parties and making regular trips to court to file documents, taking notes of hearings and tracking cases

Temp to Perm Commercial Litigation Paralegal Key Skills & Requirements:

• A 2:1 law degree; or similar qualification if equivalent standing, having the GDL (if original degree is not in a legal discipline) and LPC essential
• A-Levels of at least B,B,B or better
• Previous litigation paralegal experience is essential, with at least 6 months at law firm
• Strong technical skills in all Microsoft Office and Internet applications