A specialist law firm is looking to hire a Russian‑speaking Paralegal to join its disputes practice in London on a 12‑month contract, with strong prospects of extension.
This is a rare opportunity to work on complex, high‑profile matters spanning business crime, civil fraud, and commercial litigation, supporting senior lawyers on demanding and intellectually stimulating cases.
The role
* Provide legal and administrative support to fee‑earners across business crime and civil fraud matters
* Translate and interpret between Russian and English in meetings, calls, and written materials
* Draft legal research memoranda on a wide range of contentious issues
* Take detailed notes of meetings and conferences with clients, counsel, and third parties
* Assist with complex document management and case preparation
* Support litigation and investigations involving cross‑border and sensitive issues
About you
* Fluent Russian with an excellent standard of written and spoken English
* Degree‑educated, with a strong academic background (2:1 or above)
* Ideally at least one year’s experience as a paralegal in commercial litigation or business crime
* Confident handling detailed, document‑heavy matters under tight deadlines
* Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach
* Comfortable working both independently and as part of a close‑knit team
* Experience with legal research tools such as LexisNexis, Westlaw, or Practical Law is advantageous
* Sanctions experience is a plus
The details
* London based
* Full‑time: 9:30am – 5:30pm
* 12‑month contract (likely to be extended)
* Salary dependent on experience, with a strong benefits package