Construction Paralegal
London | Hybrid Working
£28,000 - £32,000 + Bonus + Excellent Progression
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:
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Assisting with drafting and reviewing construction documentation including JCT and NEC contracts
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Supporting adjudications, mediations and litigation matters
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Preparing bundles, chronologies and disclosure documentation
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Conducting legal research on construction and commercial law matters
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Liaising with clients, counsel and third parties
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Managing files and assisting with day-to-day case progression
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Supporting senior fee earners on transactional and disputes matters
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Assisting with document management and due diligence exercises
The Construction Paralegal
The Construction Paralegal will ideally have:
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Previous paralegal experience within a construction, litigation or commercial law team
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Strong academics including an LLB, GDL, LPC or SQE studies
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Excellent communication and organisational skills
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Strong attention to detail and drafting ability
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A genuine interest in construction and infrastructure law
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The ability to manage multiple deadlines within a busy team environment
In Return?
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£28,000 - £32,000
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Hybrid working
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Bonus scheme
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Excellent progression opportunities
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Exposure to high-quality construction work
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Supportive and collaborative team culture
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Ongoing training and development
If you are a Construction Paralegal currently considering your next move, please contact Paige Dent at Brandon James.