A highly regarded law firm is seeking a Construction Paralegal to join its growing Construction team based in London.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Construction Paralegal looking to build a long-term career within construction law, working alongside experienced Partners and Associates on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious matters.
The successful Construction Paralegal will support on high-quality construction and engineering work across sectors including commercial, residential, infrastructure and mixed-use developments. The Construction Paralegal will gain exposure to contract drafting, dispute support, adjudications and large-scale development matters within a collaborative and fast-paced team environment.
You must have prior law firm experience to be considered for this role.
The Construction Paralegal's role
The successful Construction Paralegal will support the wider team across a range of matters and responsibilities including:
Assisting with drafting and reviewing construction documentation including JCT and NEC contracts
Supporting adjudications, mediations and litigation matters
Preparing bundles, chronologies and disclosure documentation
Conducting legal research on construction and commercial law matters
Liaising with clients, counsel and third parties
Managing files and assisting with day-to-day case progression
Supporting senior fee earners on transactional and disputes matters
Assisting with document management and due diligence exercises
The Construction Paralegal
The Construction Paralegal will ideally have:
Previous paralegal experience within a construction, litigation or commercial law team
Strong academics including an LLB, GDL, LPC or SQE studies
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Strong attention to detail and drafting ability
A genuine interest in construction and infrastructure law
The ability to manage multiple deadlines within a busy team environment
In Return?
£28,000 - £32,000
Hybrid working
Bonus scheme
Excellent progression opportunities
Exposure to high-quality construction work
Supportive and collaborative team culture
Ongoing training and developmentIf you are a Construction Paralegal currently considering your next move, please contac Brandon James
Salary description
£28000.00 - £32000.00 per year