At a Glance
- Tasks: Support high-profile technology-related legal matters and manage complex disclosure processes.
- Company: Join a leading global law firm with a commitment to excellence and innovation.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, professional growth, and work in a diverse and inclusive environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career advancement in a supportive and ambitious culture.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the legal field while developing your skills in a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Law degree or relevant experience in civil litigation; strong organisational and teamwork skills.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm, where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals. Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why so many are longstanding. We enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 170 years. As a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm, we are where you need us to be. Our footprint is extensive and committed across the world’s largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. At our best tackling complexity and navigating change, we work alongside you on demanding litigation, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas.
Primary Objectives
- Provide dedicated paralegal support for a high-profile technology-related matter.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support the logistics and administration of a complex disclosure process for a major technology company.
- Assist with preparation for meetings and hearings, including compiling and updating electronic document bundles, preparing agendas and collating speaking notes.
- Take accurate call notes.
- Create and manage legal documents and correspondence.
- Organise and maintain matter files on Google Documents and other systems.
- Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Support billing processes as required.
- Other paralegal tasks as required by the internal team.
Qualifications, skills and experience
- Law degree or other undergraduate degree (ideally 2:1 or first class honours).
- Exposure to civil litigation/disputes, through degree / LPC / Bar Course / SQE or previous employment.
- Previous paralegal work (or similar) in civil disputes, ideally in a large law firm.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong organisational skills, time management, and exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong typing skills to take accurate call notes.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a large team environment.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding. At Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, we align your growth and ambition with ours. We invest in your personal and professional growth and support you to achieve your ambitions. And you share responsibility for playing a part in delivering the firm’s growth and ambition too.
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Contact Details:
Exchange House Services Ltd - London Recruitment Team
