Construction Paralegal

A 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.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

Prior law firm experience

Nice to 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

Benefits

Pension; Healthcare; Bonus scheme; Hybrid working; Excellent progression opportunities; Exposure to high-quality construction work; Supportive and collaborative team culture; Ongoing training and development