Litigation Paralegal for Future Trainee US powerhouse litigation firm with a thriving London City office is hiring a Litigation Paralegal for Future Trainee on a 12-month fixed-term contract.Ensure you read the information regarding this opportunity thoroughly before making an application.Salary to 35,000 12-month fixed-term contract Standard hours 09:30-17:30 and hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days remote) Competitive employee benefits to include 25 days annual leave, gym / fitness membership contributions and wellbeing packages etc.The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in assisting its lawyers in various types of dispute resolution, including arbitrations, litigation, and investigations for upcoming, pending, and potential cases.Litigation Paralegal for Future Trainee Key Responsibilities: Gather, organise, summarise, and index documents / chronologies for cases which are fact document heavy Draft correspondence, disclosure requests and responses and other related documents Prepare and maintain documents and bundles for hearings (hard copies and soft copy PDFs, including pagination) and make regular trips to court to file documents Conduct business and legal research utilising online resources including but not limited to press, public documents, individuals (potential experts or meeting participants) Take notes of calls, meetings, and hearings and track cases online and update the team Identify and highlight case law Litigation Paralegal for Future Trainee Skills & Requirements: University degree (2.1 or above desirable); or similar qualification with equivalent standing GDL (if original degree is not in a legal discipline) and LPC essential Deferred Training Contract secured 6 months commercial litigation / international arbitration paralegal experience
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Litigation Paralegal for Future Trainee