Senior Paralegal
Renowned boutique international litigation law firm is seeking an outstanding Senior Paralegal to lead and manage a team of four paralegals in its London office, while also assisting with the preparation of legal documents, conducting research, compiling data from various legal sources, and maintaining case files.
- Salary to £70,000
- Hybrid working – 4 days office / 1 day remote
- 09:00-17:30 working hours
- Generous employee benefits
- Monthly gym / fitness membership contribution
- Annual leave accrual after 2 years of service
Senior Paralegal Key Responsibilities:
- Paralegal workflow coordination
- Liaise with HR to recruit paralegals which may include screening CV’s and conducting interviews
- Manage the probation period to include overseeing performance, collating feedback, conducting mid and end probation meetings
- Oversee ongoing performance of the team identifying training needs, delivering training where appropriate
- Draft correspondence, disclosure requests and responses and other related documents
- Prepare and maintain documents and bundles to be used at hearings and throughout proceedings
- Conduct document reviews on platforms such as Relativity
- Identify and highlight relevant legislation and case law (utilising Westlaw and other research platforms)
Senior Paralegal Skills & Requirements:
- 5 years+ Paralegal experience in an Arbitration / Litigation is essential
- 2 years+ experience as a Paralegal Coordinator / Team Leader / Supervisor within a law firm
- Excellent document management experience