At a Glance
- Tasks: Dive into a dynamic legal role, summarising case law and assisting senior lawyers.
- Company: Join Herbert Smith Freehills, a leading global law firm with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Gain invaluable experience, work on pro bono projects, and develop your legal skills.
- Other info: Enjoy a vibrant work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in banking litigation and public law while learning from the best.
- Qualifications: Law degree or equivalent, strong analytical and communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 25650 - 31350 £ per year.
- Banking Litigation & Public Law Paralegal (12 month Fixed Term Contract)
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- Banking Litigation & Public Law Paralegal (12 month Fixed Term Contract) role at
- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
An opportunity to undertake a significantly more technical legal role than the usual paralegal function, in this ground-breaking and dynamic team at one of the world's leading law firms.
You will be working as a knowledge paralegal, which means that your focus will be on summarising and interpreting emerging case law, helping to communicate the law to fee earners and clients, and other activities relating to harnessing, utilising and communicating legal knowledge.
Your time will be split between the diverse practice areas of banking litigation and public law, directly assisting the knowledge counsel (both of whom have over 20 years' experience) for each respective team.
Working directly with senior lawyers, the role provides an unusually high level of contact with partners across the two practice areas.
There is also scope for pro bono work with the firm's award-winning public law team who have been recognised for their work in this area.
- Primary Responsibilities
- Monitoring legal case updates (e. g. Lawtel and Westlaw) to identify new decisions of interest.
- Reading the latest judgments and drafting case summaries.
- Proofreading, formatting and arranging publication of external e-bulletins and blog posts.
- Assisting with preparation and delivery of podcasts.
- Drafting the regular internal case law update to the banking litigation team.
- Helping to organise the banking litigation internal seminar series.
- Tracking the progress and status of banking litigation cases of interest.
- Gathering and uploading knowhow.
- Assisting with external presentations and client seminars.
Qualifications, skills and experience
- Law degree or undergraduate degree (ideally 2.1 or first)
- Preferably will have successfully completed LPC / Bar Course or equivalent / SQE
- Office administration experience or paralegal work experience preferred
- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent communication skills, oral and written
- Seniority level
- Entry level
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Job function
- Legal
- Industries: Legal Services
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Banking Litigation & Public Law Paralegal (12 month Fixed Term Contract) employer: Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation within its London office. Employees benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and the chance to engage in meaningful work that addresses complex global challenges in risk management. With a focus on employee well-being and a supportive environment, this role provides a unique opportunity to grow within a leading international law firm.
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Recruitment Team
