This is an excellent opportunity for a Construction Paralegal looking to develop their career within a respected practice that advises developers, contractors, consultants, funders and property owners on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious construction matters.
Working alongside experienced Construction Solicitors and Partners, the successful Construction Paralegal will gain exposure to high-quality work, direct client contact and excellent long-term career development within a collaborative and supportive environment.
The Construction Paralegal's Role
The successful Construction Paralegal will support the team across a varied caseload of construction and engineering matters, including:
Assisting on both contentious and non-contentious construction matters
Reviewing and preparing construction contracts, appointments and collateral warranties
Conducting legal research on construction and commercial law issues
Supporting adjudications, mediations, arbitrations and court proceedings
Reviewing project documentation and contractual records
Preparing court bundles, chronologies and hearing documentation
Drafting legal correspondence and reports
Assisting with due diligence and document review exercises
Liaising with clients, counsel, experts and third parties
Managing case files and monitoring key deadlines
Supporting fee earners with the day-to-day progression of matters
The Construction Paralegal
The successful candidate will ideally have:
A Law degree, LPC or SQE qualification
Previous paralegal experience within construction, commercial litigation, real estate or commercial law
A genuine interest in construction and engineering law
Strong legal research and drafting skills
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Strong communication and client care skills
A proactive, professional and team-focused approach
In Return
£26,000 to £29,000 salary
Hybrid working arrangements
Comprehensive training and development programme
Exposure to high-quality construction and engineering work
Pension scheme
Private healthcare
Generous annual leave
Bonus scheme
Clear career progression opportunities
Supportive and collaborative working environmentThis is an excellent opportunity for a Construction Paralegal looking to build their career within a specialist Construction and Engineering team, gaining hands-on experience across complex matters while working alongside experienced legal professionals
Salary description
£26000.00 - £29000.00 per year