Paralegal - Construction Disputes
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Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 160 partners and 950 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Asia, we provide a full-service integrated offering.
Our clients operate in diverse industry sectors such as construction, transport and infrastructure, banking and financial services, distribution and logistics, education and health, hotels and leisure, defence, engineering and surveying, charities, retail and energy and natural resources. We also act for many high net worth individuals.
We are different and we believe it is our people that make us unique. We expect and respect that you and your talents are too. The truth is we don't prescribe who you are or how you ought to be. It's what you can do that interests us most.
While the work on offer is rewarding and often complex, the qualities we look for are simple. The ability to get on with people from all walks of life, for example. To talk and to listen. To develop the sorts of relationships that mean you win the friendship and loyalty of clients and colleagues alike. In short, to connect. These are the characteristics our people all have in common. They are vital, as is the drive and imagination to use your unique talents to the full. We will help you in this. In fact, we will support you in every way we can.
Construction is core to what we do, and our team enjoys a formidable reputation across the industry. Our work focuses on a broad scope of UK contentious construction matters which sees us acting for both private and public sector developers. Our experience extends across all the major contract forms (JCT, NEC, ICE, FIDIC, PPC and GC Works) as well as PFI and bespoke contracts.
As part of a dedicated 23 strong national contentious construction team you can also expect to work alongside colleagues on work which is being led out of our other UK offices as well as, working closely with our London real estate practice in advising developers, major international and domestic contractors, consultants and public sector bodies such as central and local government, and social housing providers. We are now seeking a Paralegal to join the team.
What you'll be doing
- Preparing bundles for Counsel, experts, Adjudication and Court proceedings;
- Document management and production;
- Filing of documents, correspondence and other documentation;
- File opening, archiving and billing;
- Scheduling and compiling bibles of documents;
- Note taking and taking minutes;
- Photocopying and scanning;
- Building and maintaining effective client relationships;
- Ensuring files are managed in compliance with Lexcel procedures;
- Other ad hoc Paralegal/Admin duties.
What you'll need
The firm has a Career Development Framework which sets out the competencies we expect of those at the Paralegal grade. In particular for this role we require:
- Previous litigation paralegal experience
- Construction experience desired but not essential
- University degree or equivalent
- LPC is desired
- Ability to prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines;
- Good communication skills both oral and written;
- A strong team player;
- Extensive IT abilities;
- A positive and proactive attitude;
- Flexibility and commitment;
- An ability to operate with minimum supervision;
- Drive and enthusiasm;
- A willingness to learn;
- Flexible and willing to go the extra mile;
- Strong attention to detail with a methodical and logical approach;
- Common sense and ability to use initiative.
As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.
Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non-binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation.