Construction Law Associate

1 week ago


Kendal, Cumbria, United Kingdom Harrison Drury Solicitors Full time

Harrison Drury Solicitors is a leading law firm with offices across the North West, serving both business and private clients. We have been recognized for our commitment to excellence, placing in the Top 100 Best Mid-Size Companies to work for in the UK.

We are an employer of choice because we offer a unique culture that challenges conventional approaches and focuses on delivering outstanding results for our clients while attracting and developing talented individuals.

Our construction department, led by Katherine Sibley, a Legal 500 Recommended Lawyer, provides high-quality legal services to clients across the construction industry. We specialize in drafting construction documentation, including contracts, subcontractor terms, professional appointments, warranties, and guarantees.

Our team has extensive knowledge of main industry forms of construction contract, including JCT, NEC, IChemE, and FIDIC. We also handle contentious construction disputes, breach of contract claims, loss and expense claims, delay and disruption claims, professional negligence disputes, and adjudication enforcements.

We are seeking a paralegal with a keen interest in Construction Law to join our Preston or Kendal office. As a graduate-level candidate, you will receive full training and support to develop your skills.

The role involves:

  • Managing own files with supervision
  • Attending client meetings and preparing detailed minutes
  • Liaising with Counsel, the Court, and other third parties
  • Effective administration of files, including matter opening, closing, archiving, data updates, and billing
  • Ensuring file compliance with regulatory standards and office manual processes
  • Using client file information to inform Fee Earners of required actions, critical dates, and deadlines
  • Producing case bundles according to case requirements and CPR rules
  • Managing meetings for Fee Earners when requested
  • Handling new enquiries via phone or email and converting them into new matters and liaising with existing clients
  • Undertaking legal research tasks for Fee Earners
  • Drafting documents, including correspondence and Court documents
  • Preparing relevant legal updates and blog articles for the website

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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