Exciting Dispute/Litigation Paralegal
- Job Type: Full-time
- Location: Multiple office locations available
- Salary: Competitive
We are seeking a dedicated Paralegal to join our client's Litigation team. This role involves supporting our client's lawyers with a variety of administrative tasks, case management duties, and general team responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be a strong team player with a paralegal qualification and at least 2 years of experience in a similar role.
Day-to-day of the role:- Provide general support to the team on a wide range of matters, predominantly those of a disputed nature involving civil proceedings, summons, adjudications, arbitrations, mediation, and building safety.
- Ensure performance data is accurately captured and assist in the preparation of performance reports for the Board and the Executive.
- Assist with caseload management including managing deadlines, reporting obligations, and preparing legal letters and documents.
- Assist with court proceedings - preparing bundles, ensuring efficient and accurate filing/submission of documents, tracking timelines, assisting with instructions, and reviewing evidence. Attendance at hearings and inquiries may be required.
- Undertake legal research on various matters and communicate findings to the team in a clear and comprehensive manner.
- Provide general administrative support across the team including photocopying, scanning, filing, and populating the case management system.
- Comply with company policies, procedures, and instructions at all times.
- Implement new ideas and methods to improve contribution to the organisation’s goals and enhance the reputation of the company.
- Paralegal qualification required.
- Minimum of 2 years’ paralegal experience.
- Experience in Civil Litigation, Building Safety, and Construction environments.
- Strong legal research skills and experience preparing legal documents.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and work under pressure.
- Ability to handle confidential information and collaborate with a wide variety of people.
- Excellent spoken and written English.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- Supportive team environment.
For more details about this position and to discuss the various office locations available, please contact Sophie Clarke at Reed (on Linkedin) directly.strative tasks, case management duties, and general team responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be a strong team player with a paralegal qualification and at least 2 years of experience in a similar role