At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in litigation processes, manage documents, and support legal teams.
- Company: Accuflex, a leading provider of legal staffing solutions.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience with top law firms and flexible work opportunities.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and explore various roles across the legal sector.
- Why this job: Kickstart your legal career and work on exciting cases with industry professionals.
- Qualifications: Minimum six months as a litigation paralegal; law degree preferred.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 35000 £ per year.
Accuflex has multiple opportunities for litigation paralegals with at least six months of experience. Our clients include law firms and in-house legal teams, offering a wide variety of roles. Positions range from document review projects to more complex litigation paralegal roles, where significant experience in dispute resolution may be required. Opportunities vary in duration from short-term assignments lasting a few weeks to longer placements of several months, and even permanent positions where candidates are hired directly by our clients.
The Selection Process
Once we receive your application, we will review your skills, experience, and qualifications. If they align with our current needs, we will contact you to arrange an interview with a member of our recruitment team. If successful, we will work closely with you to understand your preferences, background, and interests in order to match you with suitable roles. These may include positions within boutique law firms, large international and US firms, banks, financial institutions, and other leading organisations.
What we look for
- A law degree or equivalent (LLB, GDL, or SQE1) is advantageous and may open more opportunities as some clients require prior legal training.
- A minimum of six months’ experience working as a litigation paralegal.
- Previous Litigation Experience - This may include:
- Document review and case file management
- Reviewing and organising disclosure documents
- Familiarity with electronic disclosure platforms (e.g. Relativity, Everlaw, Nuix)
- Drafting legal documents
- Drafting statements of case, witness statements, chronologies, and legal correspondence
- Preparing court bundles (hearing and trial) and issuing filings with courts
- Legal research
- Using tools such as Westlaw UK, LexisLibrary, or Practical Law
- Researching case law, legislation, and procedural rules
- Case management
- Managing key dates and deadlines
- Maintaining matter files, correspondence logs, and litigation trackers
- Knowledge of court procedures
- Familiarity with the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR)
- Understanding of the County Court, High Court, and Court of Appeal processes
- Technology and Software
- Use of legal document management systems
- Experience with eDisclosure platforms
- Strong MS Office skills, particularly Word and Excel
- Liaising with clients, counsel, and third parties
- Arranging meetings, taking instructions, and updating clients
- Supporting solicitors and legal teams
- Working closely with fee earners and trainees on case progression
Additional Requirements
In general, we are looking for candidates that can demonstrate good core competencies:
- Highly organised
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail
- Technologically proficient
- Capable of working on your own as well as part of a team
- Confident with good emotional intelligence
Qualifying Work Experience (QWE)
Please note that experience gathered under this role will not be counted as QWE. If you are interested in QWE please make a separate application for Trainee Solicitor opportunities.
NB: By applying, you are not applying for a specific paralegal position. Instead, you are applying to be added to our pool of successful candidates for ongoing and future paralegal opportunities. Please do not apply if you are already part of the Accuflex candidate pool. Instead, contact us at info@accutrainee.com to discuss current roles that may suit your profile.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Accuflex - Litigation Paralegal (London and UK) employer: Accutrainee
Accuflex is an exceptional employer for litigation paralegals, offering a dynamic work environment in London and across the UK. With a diverse range of opportunities from boutique law firms to large international organisations, employees benefit from a culture that prioritises professional growth and development. The company fosters a supportive atmosphere where your skills are valued, and you can gain invaluable experience in various legal settings, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
