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