Commercial Litigation Paralegal
iCIMS
Commercial Litigation Paralegal
Salary Not Specified
iCIMS, City of Westminster
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 17 Apr | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 6244ccefa80c4402bb0e484175e7e02a
Full Job Description
- Performing legal and factual research tasks.
- Preparing bundles.
- Preparing correspondence.
- Preparing reports and basic notes of advice.
- Case Management - including organisation and tracking case files.
- Review and analyse documents (e.g for disclosure).
- Proofreading and checking cross-references.
- Hand delivering documents.
Candidates must have good academics and have completed the LPC or BPC. (ideally a 2:1 and more than a pass for LPC or competent for the BPC). - Previous paralegal experience in litigation is desirable.
- High professional standards with commitment to quality work product.
- Excellent drafting and communication skills.
- Organised, with good time management skills and the ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple workstreams.
- Proactive and resilient.
- Team player.
- Good knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint. Knowledge of court ce-filing system desirable.
Our Paralegal Services group was founded in 2021 to help build upon our already successful use of paralegals to the Firm's success and supporting our growth aspirations through the increased adoption of paralegals across all of our practices., With 8 offices worldwide and with our headquarters based in London, Stephenson Harwood is a law firm where our people are committed to achieving the goals of our clients - listed and private companies, institutions, and individuals across the globe. Our mix of expertise and culture results in a combination of deep local insight and the capability to provide a seamless international service.
Our experience encompasses corporate, commercial litigation and arbitration, employment, pensions and private wealth, finance, marine and international trade, and real estate and projects.
We assemble teams of bright thinkers to match our clients' needs and give the right advice from the right person at the right time. Dedicating the highest calibre of legal talent to overcome the most complex issues, we deliver pragmatic, expert advice that is set squarely in the real world.
We understand the power of diversity in delivering that high calibre advice to our clients. We want to attract diverse talent and we particularly encourage applications from underrepresented demographics.
Our values:
Individuality - We encourage creativity and develop talent
Commitment - To be the best and deliver the highest standard
Teamwork - We work together to build close, long-term relationships
Straight talking - We say what we mean and do what we say
These values express the personality of the individuals within our firm. They are the behaviours we encourage in our people and the standards which inform our decisions and actions.
Our vision into 2026
To be a successful firm where talented people work together in an entrepreneurial environment, building long term client relationships.
This vision is about who we want to be, as well as who we are. It is as much about our values as about our character - the attributes we want to see from all of our people. It also reflects the importance of remaining independent - a clear sign that we are confident in our own future. That's how we unlock our entrepreneurial spirit, advising our clients with top performing teams.
A key part of the 2026 strategy is to focus on five core sectors: decarbonisation, life sciences, private capital & funds, technology, and transportation & trade. These have been identified as crucial in the drive for accelerated profitable growth.
We will offer you a place where you can be yourself and where there are no limits on what you can achieve. With us, you can take ownership of your career and have honest conversations throughout. You would join an ambitious firm with a clear strategy for profitable growth where you can get early responsibility and early involvement in growing the business. Here you can expect a competitive and fair reward as well as recognition based on all round performance. This forms part of our internal promise to you, The Deal, between the firm and its employees.