Paralegal – Dispute Resolution

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Paralegal to join our Dispute Resolution team. You will support lawyers throughout all stages of complex commercial and financial services disputes, from inception to resolution, and contribute to delivering outstanding results for our clients.

Key responsibilities

• Assist lawyers in preparing and managing dispute resolution matters from start to finish.
• Conduct substantive and procedural legal research and summarise findings for supervising lawyers.
• Draft, review and proofread correspondence, witness statements, pleadings and other court documents under supervision.
• Coordinate court filings, ensuring compliance with rules, procedures and deadlines.
• Compile, organise and maintain hearing bundles, exhibits and authorities.
• Liaise with court registries, opposing counsel and external parties on procedural matters.
• Manage case files and maintain accurate records in the firm’s document management system.
• Support disclosure exercises, including document review, categorisation and scheduling.

Required profile

• Paralegal diploma, law clerk certificate or equivalent legal qualification (essential).
• At least three years of paralegal or litigation support experience in a law firm or legal department (essential).
• Strong understanding of litigation and dispute resolution procedures, court rules and filing requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with close attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.

Required skills

• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience using electronic document management platforms such as iManage.
• Familiarity with practice‑management tools like 3E and Intapp.
• Strong legal research and analytical abilities.