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Why join us?
DWF is currently recruiting for a Paralegal to join our Construction team in Manchester.
Our construction lawyers undertake a wide range of non-contentious and contentious work, across multiple industries including Energy, Infrastructure, Retail and Transport.
We provide construction legal services for a diverse range of clients across the entire construction industry, including Developers, Investors, Contractors and sub-contractors and Governments and public authorities.
As a Paralegal, you will work closely with Partners and Senior Associates to support the progression of their cases, ensuring that all necessary tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
This role will be predominantly supporting the transactional team, however there may be a need to also assist with construction disputes where required, e.g. collating bundles, assisting with disclosure/witness statements.
Responsibilities
- Drafting consultant appointments, warranties, reliance letters, novations and deeds of assignment from standard precedents;
- Preparing and managing trackers for consultant appointments and warranties etc. on larger transactions with multiple consultants/parties;
- Helping to collate comments in on legal terms on consultant documents and warranties, and considering comments with supervisor input;
- Assisting with due diligence exercises including populating template reports and reviewing/comparing appointments and warranties; and
- Helping with legal research and managing the portal of precedents.
What will help you succeed in this role?
Essential
- Paralegal experience in a commercial firm, preferably within construction or real estate.
- A law degree or LPC.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good problem solving and decision-making abilities.
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Self-motivated and performance-driven, with a commitment to providing high-quality legal advice.
Desirable
- Knowledge of DocuSign or willingness to learn how to use this platform.
What we offer?
We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.
About Us
DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do.
