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