Legal Recruitment & Executive Search Specialist
Contract
Full-Time
Litigation Paralegal
A leading US Law Firm is seeking to hire a Litigation Paralegal on an initial 6-month fixed term contract. This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of London’s most highly regarded teams and market leaders, during an exciting time of firm-wide growth.
• Salary to £48,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office / 2 days remote)
• Excellent employee benefits
Litigation Paralegal Key Responsibilities:
• Assist in preparing for trials, hearings, and arbitration proceedings.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of legal documents including claim forms, particulars of claim, defences and similar arbitration documents.
• Conduct legal research on case law, statutes, and precedents relevant to litigation and arbitration matters.
• Assist in managing the disclosure process, including document review, drafting disclosure requests and responses, and organising documents for production.
• Attend trials, hearings, and arbitration proceedings to take notes and provide real-time support.
Litigation Paralegal Skills & Requirements:
• Law Degree and / or LPC / SQE
• Ideally at least 1 year of experience as a paralegal, ideally with a focus on litigation and/or arbitration.
• Strong understanding of commercial litigation and arbitration procedures, legal research tools, and disclosure processes.