Litigation and Arbitration Paralegal

Summary: A US powerhouse litigation firm in London is seeking a Litigation & Arbitration Paralegal for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves supporting lawyers in various dispute resolution processes, including arbitrations and litigation. The position offers a salary of £35,000 and includes hybrid working arrangements. The successful candidate will assist in document management, legal research, and case tracking.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gather, organise, summarise, and index documents/chronologies for cases.
• Draft correspondence, disclosure requests and responses, and other related documents.
• Prepare and maintain documents and bundles for hearings, including pagination.
• Make regular trips to court to file documents.
• Conduct business and legal research using online resources.
• Take notes of calls, meetings, and hearings, and track cases online.
• Identify and highlight relevant case law.

Key Skills:

• University degree (2.1 or above desirable) or similar qualification.
• GDL and LPC essential if original degree is not in a legal discipline.
• Deferred Training Contract secured.
• 1+ years’ commercial litigation/international arbitration paralegal experience.

Salary (Rate): £35,000

City: City Of London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Legal