Paralegal - City of London, United Kingdom - BROWNS RECRUITMENT GROUP LTD

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Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and hardworking Paralegal to join their Litigation Department in London. This is a permanent, full-time role and is office-based. There is a prospect of you obtaining a training contract if you can demonstrate the necessaryskills as a paralegal.


The successful applicant will have a law degree or appropriate alternative legal qualification, together with a real and proven interest in litigation work.

You will ideally have studied litigation law and have previous experience in a legal environment,ideally in a litigation team.

You must also be highly organised and pragmatic, with strong communication and inter-personal skills. A positive attitude, team approach and flexibility are also very important.

You will be primarily supporting a senior partner and also assisting across the department, as required. Our Litigation team is always busy and is well-established and highly regarded.

The London office is friendly, diverse and centrally-located (Holborn).

Salary will be at market rate, depending on your skills and previous experience.


The role:

  • Vetting New Enquiries
  • Discussing and agreeing case tactics and planning with the Team Leader
  • Supporting the case leader in case management and progression
  • Instructing experts.
  • Compiling statements.
  • Compiling Letter of Claims.
  • Instructing counsel.
  • Attending conferences.
  • Assisting with litigation.
  • Participating in ADR
  • Assisting with departmental development.
  • Assisting with website development.
  • Compiling case studies and articles for publication.
  • General administration duties required on files.
  • Any other tasks required by the Case leader.

Essential Skills

  • Excellent drafting and attention to detail
  • Proclaim knowledge would be an advantage.
  • Strong customer care and communication skills.
  • Excellent organisation skills and time management.
  • Strong ability to work well under pressure

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