Paralegal - International Arbitration

• Document management: organise and maintain large electronic and paper case files
• responsible for the underlying day-to-day aspects of the case through the implementation of procedures for maintaining materials/documents received from clients, and indexing these materials or organising for their upload to the database
• manage correspondence on disputes
• Document review: work with trainee lawyers and interns to conduct first level reviews
• Filings: assist with the written work of associates during the submission phases, ensuring styles are applied consistently across documents, conducting cite-checking and proofreading, and managing the collection and organisation of supporting documentation (including their indexing)
• Hearings: lead the logistical planning of the hearing (which typically involves negotiating contracts with transcribers
• interpreters and hearing venues)
• work closely with other fee-earners on opening/closing presentations including being responsible for PowerPoint presentations
• assist with preparation of cross-examination bundles, working closely with fee-earners throughout
• attend hearings to provide in-person on the spot support

• Significant experience as a paralegal within an international arbitration practice
• Excellent academic background: educated to degree level and either have a law degree or have studied law in some other capacity (e.g. Legal Practice Certificate, Graduate Diploma in Law)
• Excellent verbal and written English
• Additional language skills an asset
• A team player attitude, with a clear appreciation of client service both internally and externally
• Strong organisation and time management skills, with the ability to work to strict deadlines and to prioritise competing demands
• The ability to work with minimal supervision when required and provide proactive support to fee-earners
• A self-starter with high levels of energy and drive
• Professionalism and confidence in dealing with senior stakeholders including both partners and clients and with colleagues in other offices, including co-counsel
• Integrity and discretion when handling confidential information
• Excellent attention to detail and able to produce work to the highest standard of accuracy
• The ability to see the big picture, and to remain calm under pressure while juggling multiple projects
• Experience of complex diary management and scheduling
• Can exercise judgement with regard to priorities/urgency and resolve conflicting appointments as needed
• Technical proficiency in the use of the firm’s software programs (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and office equipment (such as printers, scanners, and photocopiers)
• Experience of undertaking research and document production
• Specific knowledge of Westlaw, PLC or specific arbitration databases would be helpful
• Experience of e-discovery or case management platforms

• Additional language skills an asset
• Specific knowledge of Westlaw, PLC or specific arbitration databases would be helpful
• Experience of e-discovery or case management platforms

Excellent benefits