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Paralegal - Contentious Litigation

Montresor Legal
Posted 21 hours ago, valid for 22 days
Location

London, Greater London EC2V 7WS, England

Salary

£28,000 - £33,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • This position is with a prestigious City law firm's business crime department, focusing on a major case.
  • Candidates should have at least 12 months of contentious or criminal paralegal experience, preferably in litigation.
  • The role requires exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage challenging deadlines.
  • The salary for this 12-month fixed-term contract is competitive, reflecting the high-profile nature of the work.
  • Ideal candidates will possess a law degree or GDL, along with a keen interest in criminal law and advanced IT proficiency.

Are you looking for an opportunity to play a crucial role in a prestigious City law firm’s business crime department? This is your chance to join a highly regarded team working on a major case that requires exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage challenging deadlines.

The role involves managing and organising extensive volumes of documentation, ensuring accuracy and efficiency while maintaining detailed spreadsheets. You will review and analyse case materials using digital document review platforms and assist with disclosure exercises. Your tasks will include producing case summaries, drafting memos and correspondence, and preparing hard copy bundles. Additionally, you will attend client meetings, court hearings, and conference calls, where you will take comprehensive notes. Liaising with counsel, conducting legal research, and providing general administrative support will also be key aspects of this position.

The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, holding a law degree or GDL, and possess at least 12 months of contentious or criminal paralegal experience, ideally within the context of litigation. Familiarity with e-disclosure platforms and previous involvement in disclosure exercises are essential. A keen interest in criminal law is important, along with a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and advanced IT proficiency.

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-profile work in the business crime field. If you have the skills, experience, and ambition to thrive in a fast-paced environment, apply now to be part of a dynamic and collaborative team in one of the City’s top law firms.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.