Job description
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Dispute Resolution Paralegal
A reputable, Legal 500 firm is currently seeking a Paralegal to join their highly regarded dispute resolution team. This department is always busy with top quality work. This role is based in central London, near Holborn.
You will support a senior partner, as well as several other fee-earners across the department, and will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with exciting and challenging cases.
This is a permanent, full-time role and is initially office-based, although hybrid working may be possible after training.
About the work:
- Property Litigation (including high value commercial property disputes and landlord & tenant disputes).
- Commercial Litigation (ranging from complex contractual disputes to debt recovery claims).
- Professional Negligence (including claims against architects, solicitors, surveyors and estate agents).
- Contentious Probate (including high-value/high-profile cases).
- Insolvency (both domestic and international).
About you:
- You must have a law degree or appropriate legal qualification (e.g. PGDL/CILEX)
- At least 6 months experience as a paralegal, in a litigation/dispute resolution team.
- A real and proven interest in litigation work and desire to progress your career in this field.
- Enthusiastic and hardworking nature
- Highly organised and pragmatic
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Team player with a positive attitude
- Self-confident and adaptable
The London office is friendly, diverse and centrally-located. On offer is a market-led salary of up to £30,000 (dependent on experience) and the opportunity to work to a bonus-linked target, depending on your skills and on the extent of your previous experience.
In return, you will receive excellent training and support, as well as long-term progression opportunities within the firm.
