Construction Paralegal
il y a 2 jours
Wimbledon
Construction Paralegal London £26,000 - £32,000 + Benefits An established and highly regarded law firm with a strong presence across London and the South East is seeking a Construction Paralegal to join its growing Construction and Engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Construction Paralegal looking to develop their career within a respected firm that advises developers, contractors, consultants, funders and property owners on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious construction matters. Working alongside experienced construction solicitors and partners, the successful Construction Paralegal will gain exposure to high-quality work, direct client contact and genuine long-term progression opportunities within a collaborative and supportive environment. The Construction Paralegal's Role The successful Construction Paralegal will provide support across a varied caseload involving construction, engineering and infrastructure matters. Responsibilities will include: • Assisting solicitors on both contentious and non-contentious construction matters, • Reviewing and preparing construction contracts, appointments, warranties and ancillary documentation, • Conducting legal research on construction, engineering and commercial law matters, • Supporting adjudications, mediations, arbitrations and court proceedings, • Reviewing project documentation, correspondence and contractual records, • Preparing bundles, chronologies, witness packs and hearing documentation, • Drafting correspondence, reports and legal documents, • Assisting with due diligence and document review exercises, • Liaising with clients, experts, counsel and other third parties, • Attending client meetings, hearings and project-related conferences where required, • Managing case files and ensuring compliance with key deadlines, • Supporting fee earners with matter administration and transaction management The Construction Paralegal • Law degree, LPC or SQE qualification preferred, • Previous paralegal experience within construction, commercial litigation, real estate, projects or commercial law would be advantageous, • Genuine interest in construction and engineering law, • Strong legal research and drafting abilities, • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, • Ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines, • Strong communication and client-facing skills, • Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to problem-solving, • Professional and team-oriented attitude, • Eagerness to learn and develop within a specialist legal practice In Return? • £26,000 - £32,000 salary, • Hybrid working arrangements, • Comprehensive training and development programme, • Exposure to high-quality construction and engineering work, • Pension scheme, • Private healthcare, • Generous annual leave allowance, • Bonus scheme, • Clear progression opportunities, • Supportive and collaborative working environment This is an excellent opportunity for a Construction Paralegal seeking exposure to complex and rewarding work, strong mentoring and a clear route for progression within a respected and growing law firm