Paralegal, 12 Month FTC

London City Firm | Mixed Practice | Full-time, Fixed Term Contract

A well-established London City law firm is seeking a Paralegal to join its busy mixed practice team on a 12 month fixed term contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Paralegal with experience or a strong interest in life sciences or technology to gain broad, hands-on legal experience across a varied caseload within a professional and highly regarded City firm. The successful Paralegal will support fee earners across multiple practice areas, assisting with legal administration, document preparation, client communication and matter management.

The firm is looking for a proactive, organised and detail-focused Paralegal who is confident working in a fast-paced environment and keen to develop well-rounded legal experience across a mixed practice, with particular value placed on candidates who have supported matters involving life sciences, healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, technology, software, AI, data or digital businesses.

The Role

The Paralegal will support solicitors and partners across a range of legal matters, which may include commercial, property, litigation, corporate, employment, private client or wider general practice work, with exposure to clients and matters within the life sciences and technology sectors.

• Drafting, formatting and proofreading legal documents, correspondence and reports
• Assisting with file opening, client onboarding, AML checks and compliance procedures
• Supporting fee earners with legal research and document review
• Preparing bundles, disclosure documents and case materials
• Liaising with clients, courts, counsel, agents and third parties
• Managing matter files, updating case management systems and maintaining accurate records
• Assisting with diary management, deadlines and key dates
• Supporting with billing, time recording and general administrative tasks
• Attending meetings where required and preparing notes or follow-up actions
• Providing wider support across the firm's mixed practice teams

The Paralegal

• Previous experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant or Legal Administrator within a law firm
• Experience or exposure to life sciences or technology-related matters
• An understanding of sectors such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, software, AI, data, digital or emerging technologies would be advantageous
• Exposure to more than one legal practice area, or a strong interest in mixed practice work
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• A law degree, LPC, SQE studies or equivalent legal background would be beneficial

The Firm

This London City firm offers a professional, supportive and collaborative working environment, with exposure to high-quality work across a broad range of legal disciplines. The firm works with a varied client base, including businesses operating within innovative and specialist sectors such as life sciences and technology.

The successful Paralegal will gain valuable experience working closely with experienced solicitors, senior associates and partners within a respected legal practice.

This role would suit a Paralegal who enjoys variety, is keen to build confidence across different areas of law and has an interest in supporting clients within fast-moving sectors such as life sciences and technology.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• 12 month fixed term contract
• Full-time position
• London City location
• Broad exposure across a mixed legal practice
• Opportunity to work with clients in the life sciences and technology sectors
• Supportive and experienced team
• Excellent opportunity to build varied legal experience
• Professional City firm environment

Apply

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Paralegal seeking a 12 month FTC with a respected London City law firm and the chance to gain valuable experience across a mixed practice, including exposure to life sciences and technology-related work.

For more information, please apply or contact the team for a confidential discussion.