Construction Paralegal

An established and highly regarded law firm is seeking a Construction Paralegal to join its growing Construction and Engineering team in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Construction Paralegal looking to develop their career within a respected practice that advises developers, contractors, consultants, funders and property owners on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious construction matters.

Working alongside experienced Construction Solicitors and Partners, the successful Construction Paralegal will gain exposure to high-quality work, direct client contact and excellent long-term career development within a collaborative and supportive environment.

The Construction Paralegal’s Role

The successful Construction Paralegal will support the team across a varied caseload of construction and engineering matters, including:

• Assisting on both contentious and non-contentious construction matters
• Reviewing and preparing construction contracts, appointments and collateral warranties
• Conducting legal research on construction and commercial law issues
• Supporting adjudications, mediations, arbitrations and court proceedings
• Reviewing project documentation and contractual records
• Preparing court bundles, chronologies and hearing documentation
• Drafting legal correspondence and reports
• Assisting with due diligence and document review exercises
• Liaising with clients, counsel, experts and third parties
• Managing case files and monitoring key deadlines
• Supporting fee earners with the day-to-day progression of matters

The Construction Paralegal

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A Law degree, LPC or SQE qualification
• Previous paralegal experience within construction, commercial litigation, real estate or commercial law
• A genuine interest in construction and engineering law
• Strong legal research and drafting skills
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong communication and client care skills
• A proactive, professional and team-focused approach

In Return

• £26,000 to £29,000 salary
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Comprehensive training and development programme
• Exposure to high-quality construction and engineering work
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Generous annual leave
• Bonus scheme
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a Construction Paralegal looking to build their career within a specialist Construction and Engineering team, gaining hands-on experience across complex matters while working alongside experienced legal professionals.