Dispute Resolution Paralegal (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Role

Paralegal – dispute resolution – 6-month fixed-term contract counting as Qualifying Work Experience

About the role

This is an opportunity to work directly with a prominent and experienced Keystone Consultant and with a variety of counsel on a range of commercial litigation matters. The role will include providing direct support to our Consultant, whose core work is in the financial and payment services industry, to include preparation for and attendance at upcoming court hearings in the Commercial Court, the London Circuit Commercial Court and the County Court. The successful candidate will also gain experience in general commercial litigation and insolvency matters.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to advance their legal career towards qualification.  Successful completion of the contract may lead to a permanent role for the right candidate.

About Keystone

Keystone is a firm that was founded upon a desire to do things differently. The original concept was to build a law firm in which lawyers could focus on working with clients, free from management obligations and administrative distractions, whilst being helped by teams of people who are there to support them. The concept endures to this day.

Keystone Law is a multiple award-winning Top 50 UK firm that continues to make waves in the legal sector. Our lawyers are ranked in Chambers & Partners and Legal 500, and in November 2020, we were named Law Firm of the Year at the prestigious The Lawyer Awards, the ultimate accolade in the legal profession. In January 2021, Keystone was also crowned Happiest Law Firm of the Year by RollOnFriday. Keystone lawyers are known to be some of the most satisfied and driven individuals in the legal profession.

Keystone offers excellent and structured legal training in a supportive team environment, plus a mentoring programme, career progression and a rewarding way of working.

About the applicant

Keystone seeks an applicant who can show initiative, independence, the ability to take instruction, legal skills commensurate with the role and commitment.

The role would suit an applicant with a strong academic background, and a minimum of 6 months’ paralegal experience.  Practical experience using Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat will be viewed favourably, as will experience using disclosure review software/tools. The applicant will need to be able to demonstrate that they are organised, have the ability to prioritise and to thrive under pressure.

To be considered for this role applicants must:

• Have excellent academics;
• Have passed the LPC with Commendation or Distinction, or passed the SQE 1 at first attempt;
• Be able to demonstrate independent thinking and drive;
• Have a strong work ethic and desire to succeed.

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic candidate looking to join what is probably London’s happiest law firm. If you feel you have the skills and experience we are looking for and would enjoy working for an expanding and forward-thinking law firm, then please get in touch today.

Email your CV and a covering email to recruitment@keystonelaw.co.uk, marking your email “Application for Litigation Paralegal – RH” in the subject line.  We will review your details and contact you with further information if we would like to take this forward.

Direct applicants only please.