Job Description
Litigation & Arbitration Paralegal
Larbey Evans is partnering with an award-winning US law firm to recruit a Paralegal to assist their Litigation & Arbitration team in London on a permanent basis.
* Salary to £51,500
* 09:30-17:30 working hours
* Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote)
* Excellent employee benefits!
This opportunity will provide hands on experience within a high-calibre legal environment, primarily in the form of document preparation, coordination, production, distribution, and legal research.
Litigation & Arbitration Paralegal Key Responsibilities:
* Assist with the preparation and court filing of pleadings and other court papers
* Conduct business and legal research using various research tools e.g. the internet, Westlaw, LexisNexis etc.
* Assist with the preparation of interviews, depositions, hearings, and trials
* Prepare bundles, proofread briefs, memoranda of law, opinions and other documents, draft correspondence, and other documents such as witness statements, affidavits etc.
* Organise and manage electronic and paper files, ensuring all files are maintained in accordance with the team’s approved protocols and case management systems
Litigation & Arbitration Paralegal Skills & Requirements:
* 1-3 years’ experience within a law firm in a similar paralegal position
* Law Degree or Graduate Diploma in Law or similar
* Ability to navigate electronic databases
* Possesses a strong proficiency in using various research tools (Westlaw, Lexis Library, and other court related websites)