Paralegal

About Lewis Silkin

Successful businesses rely on a unique set of ideas and people. We help our clients protect and develop those vital assets, unlocking possibilities for future success.

From iconic brands and leading multinationals to pioneering start-ups, we are proud to work with a huge range of inspiring clients, helping them to turn their ideas into reality and get the best from - and for - their people.

Our people are not only exceptional at what they do, they also enjoy doing it and consistently give their best to a firm they are proud to be part of. This stems from our firm culture and our ethos of bravery and kindness. That ethos runs through everything we do, from our approach to recruitment, business practices, and DEI activities to the day-to-day environment in our office and our relationships with clients.

With an internationally minded team of more than 800 working across key areas of law – plus strategic partnerships around the world – we’ve got both the combination and calibre of legal experts it takes to enable our clients’ businesses to thrive. Whether it is providing global employment law advice, managing a global IP portfolio or piecing together a multijurisdictional corporate transaction, we are able to have the right people, in the right place, at the right time.

About the Disputes Resolution team

Our Dispute Resolution team advises businesses on commercial disputes, pursuing and defending complex and high We support clients on high-value disputes before the High Court, appellate courts, as well as in arbitration and other forms of alternative dispute resolution. Our work often includes cross-border matters and spans commercial and insolvency-related issues. Our client base is made up of large (often multinational) corporates, professional services firms, financial institutions, law firms, accountancy businesses, media organisations, sports clubs, and high-net-worth individuals and their families.

Our experts advise on the full range of disputes:

• Commercial disputes – a wide variety of domestic and cross-border contentious issues, including in relation to contracts, civil fraud, economic torts, professional negligence and trusts.
• Corporate disputes – handling post-transaction disputes (including claims under warranties or indemnities and earn-out disputes), board room disputes, directors’ duties, shareholder and joint venture disputes.
• LLP and Partnership disputes – advising LLPs, partnerships, limited partnerships, and individual partnerships on contentious matters.
• Insolvency disputes – acting for and against Insolvency Practitioners including relating to unlawful distributions, directors’ duties, antecedent transactions, wrongful trading and retention of title claims.
• Media & Entertainment disputes – advising clients across Film, TV, Interactive Entertainment, Publishing, Music regarding contractual disputes and anti-piracy and content protection issues.
• Technology & Crypto disputes – acting for suppliers and customers in relation to IT project disputes covering issues from missed milestones, defective software and hardware, late or missing deliverables, service level breaches and in relation to disputes arising from crypto transactions.

About the role

The role will involve working closely with market-leading partners and associates on a broad range of commercial disputes, including insolvency-related matters. This work spans contractual disputes, professional negligence, director and shareholder issues, and partnership disputes

While the team’s core practice is litigation, you will also gain exposure to arbitration, alternative dispute resolution, and a range of disciplinary, regulatory, and statutory proceedings.

This role would suit a proactive and capable paralegal with strong analytical skills and a keen interest in developing their experience across a varied disputes practice. You will be encouraged to take ownership of your work, build confidence in dealing with clients, and contribute meaningfully to matters. Prior litigation experience is helpful but not essential. We are looking for someone collaborative, motivated, and keen to learn within a growing team.

Key duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Legal and non-legal research
• Preparing ancillary documents such as trial bundles
• Drafting letters and other legal documents for review
• Support business development initiatives
• Analyse and input legal data
• Write initial drafts of articles for internal or external circulation
• Organise case files
• Attend court hearings
• Attend meetings with clients or third parties
• Companies House searches
• Generally assisting secretaries, associates and partners as requested

About you

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Good eye for detail
• Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks or caseloads
• Ability to communicate at all levels, including excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong practical and analytical skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Enthusiasm
• Professionalism
• Punctual at all times
• Good team player
• The ability to work overtime when required
• Desire to develop your understanding of litigation
• A flexible and adaptable approach to your work.

At Lewis Silkin our ethos is simple. We strive to do the best for our clients, our people and the communities in which we operate. We recognise that an inclusive workplace allows for all kinds of ideas and thoughts, a variety of points of view that can trigger discussions or deliver innovative results, and a wide range of versatile skills and expertise. We are proud of the diversity within Lewis Silkin and of our culture that allows people to be themselves at work, ensuring we provide the best possible service to our clients. We are committed to supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process by supporting anyone who requires adjustments, in order to ensure they have the opportunity to perform at their best. All applicants will be considered equally and fairly. If you’d like to request any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, or would like to discuss flexible working patterns, please email the recruitment team in confidence (recruitment@lewissilkin.com).