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A well-established London City law firm is seeking a Paralegal to join its busy mixed practice team on a 12 month fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a Paralegal with experience or a strong interest in life sciences or technology to gain broad, hands-on legal experience across a varied caseload within a professional and highly regarded City firm. The successful Paralegal will support fee earners across multiple practice areas, assisting with legal administration, document preparation, client communication and matter management. The firm is looking for a proactive, organised and detail-focused Paralegal who is confident working in a fast-paced environment and keen to develop well-rounded legal experience across a mixed practice, with particular value placed on candidates who have supported matters involving life sciences, healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, technology, software, AI, data or digital businesses.
Job Responsibility:
Drafting, formatting and proofreading legal documents, correspondence and reports
Assisting with file opening, client onboarding, AML checks and compliance procedures
Supporting fee earners with legal research and document review
Preparing bundles, disclosure documents and case materials
Liaising with clients, courts, counsel, agents and third parties
Managing matter files, updating case management systems and maintaining accurate records
Assisting with diary management, deadlines and key dates
Supporting with billing, time recording and general administrative tasks
Attending meetings where required and preparing notes or follow-up actions
Providing wider support across the firm’s mixed practice teams
Requirements:
Previous experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant or Legal Administrator within a law firm
Experience or exposure to life sciences or technology-related matters
An understanding of sectors such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, software, AI, data, digital or emerging technologies would be advantageous
Exposure to more than one legal practice area, or a strong interest in mixed practice work
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office
A law degree, LPC, SQE studies or equivalent legal background would be beneficial
Nice to have:
Experience or exposure to life sciences or technology-related matters
An understanding of sectors such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, software, AI, data, digital or emerging technologies would be advantageous
Exposure to more than one legal practice area, or a strong interest in mixed practice work
A law degree, LPC, SQE studies or equivalent legal background would be beneficial