Paralegal

A fantastic opportunity for a Paralegal to join one of the UK’s fastest growing consultants. Our client is based in Stamford, Lincolnshire and is proud to be family orientated business. Over the past few years, they have built a reputation for excellent service, innovation, and an alternative way of working within the industry, making a genuine difference to their clients.

We are looking to speak with applicant who are self-motivated, driven and have strong team ethic along with willingness to contribute to this fantastic business.

Main Responsibilities for the successful Paralegal

The work is hugely varied and includes civil, buildings, infrastructure and services:

• Drafting and negotiating a range of construction documents.
• Build, manage, and maintain client relationships.
• Attendances at client meetings/strategy discussions/conferences
• Good understanding and experience of the forms of contracts (NEC/JCT) commonly used (where relevant) and associated statute and case law.
• Conducting investigations and legal research
• Dispute experience.
• An ability to argue our case in formal negotiations in a logical and articulate manner.
• An understanding of the basic commercial management processes that should be employed on a project.
• Assisting the with all aspects of the dispute process
• Considering the issues of coverage, liability, quantum and strategy
• Good understanding of construction techniques and processes (where relevant).
• An understanding of risk and risk identification and management techniques.

About the successful Paralegal:

• Member of CIArb would be beneficial.
• Commercial and contractual awareness (JCT/NEC) with a proven track record of success
• Qualifications in LLB / LLM / MSc Construction Law 
• Highly IT literate and proficient with excel
• Highly organised and self-motivated individual
• Excellent communication skills with internal stakeholders and external clients
• The ability to work in a team
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
• Demonstrate excellent drive, determination, and ambition to succeed  
• Clean UK License 

What we offer in return to the successful Paralegal:

• Salary – £30000 -£35000 depending on experience
• UK’s leading wealth management pension scheme
• Unrivalled career development prospects and training opportunities
• 24 days holiday entitlement
• Company events

If you are passionate about the law and want to be part of fantastic team, please do not hesitate to contact us for more details! 

Paradigm Employment Services Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.