Construction Paralegal

£28,000 - £32,000 + Bonus + Excellent Progression

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.

The Construction Paralegal's role

The successful Construction Paralegal will support the wider team across a range of matters and responsibilities including:

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

The Construction Paralegal

The Construction Paralegal will ideally 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

In Return?

£28,000 - £32,000

Hybrid working

Bonus scheme

Excellent progression opportunities

Exposure to high-quality construction work

Supportive and collaborative team culture

Ongoing training and developmentIf you are a Construction Paralegal currently considering your next move, please contac Brandon James