Corporate Paralegal – 6-month Fixed-term Contract

Latham & Watkins

. Perform legal tasks and provide administrative support to attorneys and supervising paralegals .

Posted 11/3/2026contractLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in legal administrative tasks, including document preparation, retrieval, and proofreading, while maintaining the integrity of case documents. Possesses strong interpersonal skills to effectively coordinate with attorneys, paralegals, and support teams within a corporate legal environment.

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Corporate Paralegal ExperienceLegal Document PreparationMS Office ProficiencyInterpersonal SkillsInternet Searching Skills

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Hard Skills

Legal Document PreparationDocument RetrievalProofreadingDatabase SearchesCase Document Management

Soft Skills

Professional Interpersonal SkillsEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

MS WordMS ExcelMS Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

Law Undergraduate DegreeGraduate Diploma in Law (GDL)Legal Practice Course (LPC)

Industry Keywords

Legal Office EnvironmentGlobal Law FirmAdministrative SupportAttorney SupportParalegal

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform legal tasks and provide administrative support to attorneys and supervising paralegals
Coordinate the work of support departments, attorney support team members, and junior paralegals
Retrieve, assemble, and organise documents for review by supervisors
Prepare specified forms, letters, and other legal documents
Obtain documents and certificates from relevant authorities
Conduct searches and create reports in databases or other document repositories
Proofread and prepare documents for submission to courts or authorities
Maintain the integrity of case or transactional documents throughout a case or transaction

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proficient knowledge of applications typically used in a legal office environment
Internet searching skills
Knowledge of MS Office applications, specifically MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook
Well-developed, professional interpersonal skills
Ability to interact effectively with people at all organisational levels of the firm
Corporate paralegal experience from a Global Law Firm
A Law undergraduate degree (or non-law undergraduate degree plus GDL) and the LPC

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous total compensation package
Bonuses awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance
Health insurance
Group income protection
Life assurance
Pension plan
Wellness programs
Employee discounts
Global Affinity Groups and supportive professional network
Hybrid and in-office flexible working schedule may be available