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Department: Insurance, Financial & Professional Disputes – Construction PI
Location: London
Role: Paralegal

Our Construction Professional Indemnity (PI) team is part of Clyde & Co’s market‑leading Professional and Financial Disputes practice. We represent a wide range of construction professionals and their insurers – architects, engineers, contractors, designers, project managers, quantity surveyors across all construction sectors. We advise on complex professional claims, coverage issues, policy disputes, and provide risk management and pre‑claims advice.

We are seeking a Paralegal to join our busy and growing Construction PI team. The role offers hands‑on experience in high‑value professional indemnity work, supporting lawyers on complex disputes and pre‑action matters.

• Assist fee earners with case management across a variety of professional indemnity claims involving construction professionals.
• Review and analyse evidence, expert reports, and technical documents.
• Prepare first drafts of correspondence, instructions to counsel and experts, and legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare summaries or case analyses.
• Liaise with clients, insurers, counsel, and experts as required.
• Manage and maintain case files, document bundles, and disclosure exercises.
• Support the team in preparing reports, case summaries, and management information for clients and insurers.
• Assist with administrative tasks to ensure smooth running of matters.

• Previous paralegal experience within insurance, professional indemnity or construction disputes is highly desirable.
• Strong organisational and case management skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work to tight deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive approach, enthusiasm to learn and develop within a dynamic team environment.

Clyde & Co is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit discrimination in the workplace. Our team values responsible operation, pro‑bono work, and environmental stewardship.

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.

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