Skip to Main Content
Location icon
London

Litigation Paralegal/Support Lawyer (6 month contract)

Linklaters
Office & Professional
Office & Professional
Company logo image
Description

Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Linklaters is a global law firm operating in 20 countries through 30 offices. Recognised for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, Linklaters has been named one of The Times’ Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality for 10 consecutive years and is highly ranked for LGBTQ+ inclusion and social mobility.

We are seeking a Litigation Paralegal/Support Lawyer on a 6 month contract to support our Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations practice. This role offers an excellent opportunity for candidates with over 2 years' paralegal experience at a large law firm to work on complex, high-profile disputes and investigations.

The successful candidate will provide hands-on support throughout all stages of matter delivery, including document review, bundle preparation, hearing and trial preparation, chronology creation, legal research, and general matter management. You will work closely with the team to ensure efficient and accurate delivery of client matters.

Requirements

Experience
Minimum 2 years' experience as a Paralegal or Support Lawyer within a large law firm.
Proven experience in document review, disclosure and evidence management, bundle preparation, trial and hearing preparation, chronology creation, and matter management.
Familiarity with eDiscovery platforms such as Relativity is beneficial.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.

About you
Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise workload.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team.
Fluency in German and/or Mandarin is advantageous but not essential.

Qualifications
LPC, SQE or (Foreign) Qualified Lawyer status.

Expiry date: 22/10/2026
Litigation Paralegal/Support Lawyer (6 month contract)
Company:
Linklaters
Job Type:
Contract
Location:
London