Junior Paralegal

Award-winning US law firm has a brilliant opportunity for a bright and hardworking graduate, Junior Paralegal / Legal Assistant or future Trainee who is looking to work with some of the best Fee-Earners in the world.  Our client is looking to hire a new Legal Assistant / Paralegal to assist and support the Commercial Litigation/Arbitration Partners and Associates in London.  Salary is flexible owing to experience with the top-end being £31,000 + lots of available paid overtime.  This firm has a hybrid working pattern of 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely.

Junior Paralegal / Legal Assistant duties will include preparation of court bundles, legal research, file opening/closing, archive management, managing and processing Fee-Earner expenses and assisting with the billing process.  Other Administrative duties will include organising diaries, assisting with diaries, filing, copying and scanning, typing of letters, memoranda, monthly reports, file notes, creating and amending legal documents to a standard format, using precedents, proof reading documentation, ensuring typed material is accurate and well-presented and any other duties when required. 

Junior Paralegal / Legal Assistant candidates should be law degree educated (or GDL/LPC) and must have fantastic communication and organisational skills, while previous administrative/litigation paralegal experience within  a law firm is a bonus it is not essential, most important part of an application will be impressive education and grades.  This is a permanent role however should you already have secured a Training Contract to start in 2024 and are looking to learn and gain invaluable experience please apply.