Peters & Peters is a specialist law firm focused on heavyweight disputes and is renowned for our work in business crime and civil litigation with an impressive, global client base. Clients come to us in serious situations, where reputation, livelihood and liberty are at risk.
Our work is often very high profile, and our clients include multinational corporations, financial institutions, governments and investors. We are recognised by the legal directories as a leading name in financial and business crime, investigations and civil fraud. We were highly commended at the 2021 Lawyer Awards and more recently have been shortlisted for the Commercial Set of the Year award at the Chambers and Partners UK Awards 2025.
We have a strong commitment to justice, which we express not just in our work for our clients but also in our respect for our people, community and planet. We our pride ourselves on the quality of our people, our friendly, no-nonsense culture and the way we champion diversity and inclusion. |
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced paralegal to join our Civil Fraud and Commercial Litigation department. This is a full-time role and will be offered on an initial twelve-month contract.
The successful individual will provide dedicated legal and administrative support on one case. Tasks may include:
- Administrative support for hearings and trials including agreeing indices;
- Preparing bundles;
- Arranging transcribers;
- Filing and retrieval of documents;
- Corresponding with external parties via email or telephone;
- Logistical support;
- Drafting research memos on a range of issues;
- Taking detailed notes at meetings or during conference calls with clients, Counsel and third parties.
Strong communication skills are essential, together with an exceptionally high standard of written and spoken English and fluent Italian.The ideal candidate will have:
- A very strong academic background, including a law degree or GDL and the LPC or BPTC;
- A minimum of one year previous paralegal experience gained within a litigation department;
- Experience in large complex litigation cases;
- Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills;
- A proactive and positive approach to work;
- High attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks;
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
The individual will be highly-organised, conscientious and able to cope with challenging deadlines.
Salary is dependent on experience. The firm offers a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave; pension contributions and subsidised gym membership.
Peters & Peters is committed to diversity and inclusion. |