Paralegal

East West Railway Company

Paralegal supporting legal functions in the East West Rail project. Engaging in claims management, compliance processes, and legal document drafting.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeMilton Keynes • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal support functions, including drafting and reviewing legal documents, managing litigation processes, and maintaining compliance and document management systems. Proficient in using document management tools and MS Office to enhance efficiency and support legal operations.

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Legal Document DraftingLitigation ManagementDocument Management SystemsMS Office ProficiencyParalegal Qualification

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Hard Skills

Legal Document DraftingLitigation ManagementDocument ReviewBudget TrackingRecord-Keeping

Soft Skills

Exceptional OrganisationAttention to DetailClear CommunicationDiscretion and Sound Judgement

Tools & Technologies

Document Management SystemsSharePointMS Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Law DegreeGraduate Diploma in LawCILEX Qualification

Industry Keywords

Legal SupportClaims ManagementComplianceAdministrative SupportHigh-Performing Team Culture

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Preparing first drafts using templates and precedents, and updating standard legal forms, materials and playbooks.
Supporting the management of claims and disputes — maintaining litigation registers, organising case papers and tracking deadlines.
Running disclosure exercises, including scoping searches, coordinating with IT, reviewing documents and maintaining clear records.
Assisting with the legal budget: tracking spend, processing invoices, maintaining spend trackers and pulling figures for reporting.
Supporting compliance and document management processes.
Keeping workstreams moving by chasing actions, approvals, signatures and responses.
Taking initiative to improve how legal support works — building processes, systems and templates that enhance efficiency.
Providing general administrative support such as formatting, proofreading and preparing meeting papers.
Delivering ad hoc support as required across the legal team and wider business.
Contributing to a collaborative, high‑performing team culture aligned with EWR Co’s Ways of Working.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in a paralegal or legal support role (in‑house or private practice). Litigation, infrastructure or major projects experience is a bonus.
Experience of drafting or reviewing legal documents and supporting lawyers on substantive matters.
Exceptional organisation, prioritisation and attention to detail — especially around dates, deadlines and record‑keeping.
Discretion and sound judgement when handling confidential or sensitive information.
Confidence using document management systems, SharePoint and MS Office.
Clear, professional communication with lawyers and non‑lawyers alike.
Comfortable working in a fast‑moving environment with competing demands.
A law degree or Graduate Diploma in Law is required.
A paralegal or legal support qualification (e.g., CILEX) is an advantage.
We welcome candidates across a range of experience levels.

Benefits

Comp & perks

- Competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience
- Up to 12% employer pension contribution to support your future
- 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus the option to buy up to 2 extra days
- 2 volunteering days, a chance for you to give back to the community
- Enhanced family-friendly policies to support you and your loved ones
- Life assurance (4x your annual salary) for peace of mind
- Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support when you need it
- Access to Perkbox for a wide range of discounts and wellbeing benefits
- Recognition programme, including on-the-spot and annual awards
- Advanced learning and development opportunities to help you grow.