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Construction Paralegal
Top UK Law Firm | Permanent Opportunity
Leeds Office | Salary Up To £26,228pa + Benefits
Our client, a top UK law firm with five offices across the UK, is actively recruiting for a Paralegal to join them on a permanent basis in their Leeds office – working in their Construction department.
You’ll be part of a large and experienced Construction, Engineering & Procurement team – consisting of 40+ Fee-Earners. The firm is looking for someone with an interest (or experience) in Construction law, who is prepared to work hard and be an integral part of the wider team.
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As the successful Paralegal, you’ll be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:
- Assisting in case management on a Fee-Earning bases
- Diaries key dates and chasing when necessary
- Providing clients with progress reports
- Assisting with drafting advice to clients
- Assisting in drafting submissions for arbitration proceedings
- Keeping up to date with relevant announcements (from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government)
- Liaising with the Court as necessary
- Assisting clients with investigations being carried out
- Conducting legal research
Plus much more.
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To be considered for this new Paralegal opportunity, you’ll need to have/be:
- Have a completed law degree (LLB/GDL)
- Ideally, have your LPC or SQE1 (not essential)
- Ideally, have experience as a Paralegal (within Litigation and/or Construction)
- Be able to attend the Leeds office FOUR days per week (Monday-Thursday)
Whilst Training Contracts internally are never guaranteed, previous employees have used the experience gained in this role to secure Training Contracts and Pupillages both internally and elsewhere.
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