Construction Paralegal



London | Hybrid Working



-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 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 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

• -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 development

If you are a Construction Paralegal currently considering your next move, please contact Paige Dent at Brandon James.