Paralegal – Commercial Litigation / IP – UK Law Firm
Commercial Litigation Paralegal sought for a fixed-term position
The Client
Our client is seeking a Commercial Litigation Paralegal to join their company on a fixed-term contract.
The Role
The successful candidates work will include (but not be limited to):
Legal:
- Drafting board minutes, resolutions, court e-filings
- Various company secretarial duties, including updating and editing legal and business development documentation
- Managing cases and trial timetables
- Drafting, reviewing and amending materials, correspondence and documents
- Electronic and hard copy document management
- Various administrative duties as and when required
Office Management:
- Operational services as the main point of contact for outsourced services
- Organisation of firm events and meetings
- Proactively coordinating all other administrative and logical aspects in ensuring the smooth running of the office
The Requirements
The ideal candidate will have some (if not all) of the following characteristics and skills:
- Considerable previous litigation paralegal (8+ months) experience within a fast paced and challenging litigation environment
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent Interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently without supervision and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Very strong academics – LLB/GDL – LPC preferred but not essential (at least 2.1 / Commendation or above)
To apply, please upload your CV via the website or alternatively email it to candidates@thesjp.co.uk