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Construction Paralegal

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  • £25000 - £27000 per annum
  • Leeds, West Yorkshire
  • Permanent
  • Legal, Private Practice

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Construction Paralegal to join a busy construction department within a national and highly regarded Legal 500-ranked firm.

This role is ideal for a hard-working individual with an interest in construction law, looking to gain valuable experience within a respected and established team. Previous litigation paralegal experience is welcome but not essential, and the role offers excellent exposure to complex construction disputes, building safety matters and contentious work.

Working closely with experienced solicitors and partners, you'll assist with an established and varied caseload, supporting matters involving construction disputes, adjudications, arbitrations, defects, building safety, fire safety, remediation and regulatory issues. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your legal skills, gain valuable fee-earning experience and build a strong foundation for a future career in law.

About you:

  • Strong academic background to undergraduate level, with LPC/SQE 1 preferable but not essential.
  • Genuine interest in construction law and disputes.
  • Proactive approach with the ability to demonstrate initiative.
  • Excellent drafting and communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
  • Confident working collaboratively with solicitors, partners and other fee earners.
  • Able to manage a varied workload and prioritise competing tasks effectively.

What's on offer:

  • High-quality and complex contentious construction work within a Legal 500-ranked practice.
  • Excellent exposure to construction disputes, building safety and regulatory matters.
  • The opportunity to work closely with experienced solicitors and partners.
  • Supportive, collaborative and commercially focused working environment.
  • Genuine opportunity to develop your legal skills and career within a national firm.
  • Previous employees have successfully used the role as a springboard to securing training contracts and pupillage.

To apply for this position, please apply within or contact Danica Whiting.

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Danica Whiting Recruitment Consultant

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