Construction Paralegal
29 days ago
Wimbledon
An established and highly regarded law firm is seeking a Construction Paralegal to join its growing Construction and Engineering team in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a Construction Paralegal looking to develop their career within a respected practice that advises developers, contractors, consultants, funders and property owners on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious construction matters. Working alongside experienced Construction Solicitors and Partners, the successful Construction Paralegal will gain exposure to high-quality work, direct client contact and excellent long-term career development within a collaborative and supportive environment. The Construction Paralegal's Role The successful Construction Paralegal will support the team across a varied caseload of construction and engineering matters, including: Assisting on both contentious and non-contentious construction matters Reviewing and preparing construction contracts, appointments and collateral warranties Conducting legal research on construction and commercial law issues Supporting adjudications, mediations, arbitrations and court proceedings Reviewing project documentation and contractual records Preparing court bundles, chronologies and hearing documentation Drafting legal correspondence and reports Assisting with due diligence and document review exercises Liaising with clients, counsel, experts and third parties Managing case files and monitoring key deadlines Supporting fee earners with the day-to-day progression of matters The Construction Paralegal The successful candidate will ideally have: A Law degree, LPC or SQE qualification Previous paralegal experience within construction, commercial litigation, real estate or commercial law A genuine interest in construction and engineering law Strong legal research and drafting skills Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Strong communication and client care skills A proactive, professional and team-focused approach In Return £26,000 to £29,000 salary Hybrid working arrangements Comprehensive training and development programme Exposure to high-quality construction and engineering work Pension scheme Private healthcare Generous annual leave Bonus scheme Clear career progression opportunities Supportive and collaborative working environmentThis is an excellent opportunity for a Construction Paralegal looking to build their career within a specialist Construction and Engineering team, gaining hands-on experience across complex matters while working alongside experienced legal professionals