Commercial Litigation Paralegal
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- England,London,City of London
- Full Time, Permanent
- £35,000 - £42,500 per annum
Job Description:
Your new company
You’ll be joining a specialist boutique litigation and arbitration firm in Central London, renowned for handling complex commercial disputes, fraud matters, and contentious trust cases. The firm operates with lean teams, giving its paralegals genuine exposure to high-quality work, close partner access, and the opportunity to develop quickly in a supportive, high-performing environment.
Your new role
As a Paralegal, you will support the disputes team across a broad range of matters, with work typically split 70% litigation and 30% arbitration. You will assist with complex commercial disputes, civil fraud claims, and trust litigation, as well as LCIA, ICC, and ad-hoc arbitration matters. Responsibilities will include legal research, drafting, disclosure tasks, assisting with evidence preparation, client liaison, and providing day-to-day support on active cases. The firm can also support SQE Qualification, offering a strong career development pathway for the right candidate.
What you’ll need to succeed
*Previous paralegal experience within a commercial litigation, fraud, or disputes team (ideally in a reputable City or boutique firm)
*Strong academic background
*Excellent legal research and drafting skills
*Ability to work proactively, manage competing deadlines, and handle complex information
*A genuine interest in litigation, arbitration, and contentious trusts work
*A collaborative, detail-focused approach and willingness to engage in varied tasks
What you’ll get in return
*Salary between £35,000 - £42,500, depending on experience
*High-quality exposure to complex, high-value disputes
*Close mentorship from experienced litigators and strong opportunities to develop
*Support toward SQE Qualification
*A collaborative, friendly team culture with real responsibility from day one
*The chance to build hands-on experience within a respected boutique disputes practice
What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ’apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
You’ll be joining a specialist boutique litigation and arbitration firm in Central London, renowned for handling complex commercial disputes, fraud matters, and contentious trust cases. The firm operates with lean teams, giving its paralegals genuine exposure to high-quality work, close partner access, and the opportunity to develop quickly in a supportive, high-performing environment.
Your new role
As a Paralegal, you will support the disputes team across a broad range of matters, with work typically split 70% litigation and 30% arbitration. You will assist with complex commercial disputes, civil fraud claims, and trust litigation, as well as LCIA, ICC, and ad-hoc arbitration matters. Responsibilities will include legal research, drafting, disclosure tasks, assisting with evidence preparation, client liaison, and providing day-to-day support on active cases. The firm can also support SQE Qualification, offering a strong career development pathway for the right candidate.
What you’ll need to succeed
*Previous paralegal experience within a commercial litigation, fraud, or disputes team (ideally in a reputable City or boutique firm)
*Strong academic background
*Excellent legal research and drafting skills
*Ability to work proactively, manage competing deadlines, and handle complex information
*A genuine interest in litigation, arbitration, and contentious trusts work
*A collaborative, detail-focused approach and willingness to engage in varied tasks
What you’ll get in return
*Salary between £35,000 - £42,500, depending on experience
*High-quality exposure to complex, high-value disputes
*Close mentorship from experienced litigators and strong opportunities to develop
*Support toward SQE Qualification
*A collaborative, friendly team culture with real responsibility from day one
*The chance to build hands-on experience within a respected boutique disputes practice
What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ’apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
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