Job Title: Law Graduate / Commercial Litigation Paralegal

Location: Central London

Salary: £40,000+ negotiable

Our client, a leading commercial litigation boutique law firm, are looking to take on a law graduate, who has completed the SQ1 / LPC, to join their small team and assist with high value, complex disputes. It is essential that you have outstanding academics, a very positive and proactive attitude, and a strong work ethic. If you have some experience in commercial litigation, that would be beneficial, but they are also happy to see candidates who have completed the SQE 1 or Bar Course, who are looking for their first role. This is a small team and you will be given high levels of responsibility from day 1 (although full training will be provided).

A selection of responsibilities:

• Undertaking legal research
• Putting together trial bundles
• Document review
• Liaising with counsel
• Drafting: witness statements, instructions to Counsel, disclosure letters, pleadings etc.
• Proof reading and redacting documents
• Locating and instructing expert witnesses
• Managing correspondence
• Note taking: Attending client meetings and court
• Advising clients throughout all stages of the litigation process

Candidate Attributes:

• Exceptional academics including a 2.1 or 1^st from a leading university
• Confident communication, stakeholder management, and client skills – there will be extensive client liaison
• A proactive manner and willingness to go above and beyond

This is an office based role known for its collaborative culture, high value work and commitment to excellence.

McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.