Litigation Senior Paralegal

A leading and forward-thinking IP firm is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal to join its growing litigation practice. This is a newly created opportunity for an experienced litigation professional looking to take on greater responsibility across complex UK and UPC matters.

Working closely with partners, lawyers and clients, the successful Senior Litigation Paralegal will play a central role in coordinating the operational delivery of complex litigation matters, while also supporting the development of junior paralegals and improving processes across the team.

The role offers excellent exposure to high-profile disputes, including life sciences litigation, multi-jurisdictional matters and proceedings before the UK High Court and Unified Patent Court.

The Senior Litigation Paralegal's Role

Coordinating litigation support activities across multiple complex matters
Supporting UK High Court and UPC litigation
Assisting with hearing and trial preparation
Managing case documentation, deadlines and key litigation processes
Coordinating with clients, counsel, experts, foreign associates and internal teams
Supporting multi-jurisdictional disputes
Assisting with matter planning and project management
Allocating work and supporting junior litigation paralegals
Coaching and mentoring less experienced team members
Developing and implementing best-practice procedures
Identifying opportunities to improve litigation processes and workflows
Supporting knowledge-sharing and operational initiatives
Ensuring matters progress efficiently and deadlines are consistently met

The Senior Litigation Paralegal

Substantial experience supporting complex litigation matters
Strong understanding of litigation procedures and processes
Excellent organisational and project management skills
Experience managing competing priorities and multiple stakeholders
Previous experience mentoring, coaching or developing junior colleagues would be advantageous
Strong attention to detail and a solutions-focused approach
Confident communicating with clients, lawyers, counsel and external advisers
Proactive, personable and able to work independently
Genuine interest in developing litigation operations and processes

What's on Offer?

£30,000 - £40,000 salary
Hybrid working, typically 50/50 office and home
Flexible working hours
30 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
Generous pension scheme
Enhanced family leave
Medicash and wellbeing support
Electric car scheme and workplace ISA
Opportunities to work on high-profile UK and international litigation
Genuine opportunity to influence and develop a growing litigation function
Strong career development within a leading IP practiceThis is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Litigation Paralegal looking to combine hands-on litigation experience with people development, project management and process improvement within a growing and highly regarded legal team
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed