Paralegal (FTC)

Three Crowns is a specialist international disputes firm established over ten years ago by leading individuals in the field. The firm has grown significantly and now has offices in Dubai, London, Madrid, Paris, Singapore and Washington DC, comprising over 180 people, including 19 partners. Today, Three Crowns is the second largest international arbitration practice in the world and the only firm to hold Band 1 rankings across Chambers Global, Europe, France, and UK for international arbitration.

Our paralegals play a crucial role, providing vital support to fee earners on a daily basis across our five offices, with case management, assistance with filings and hearings, legal research, document management and review. Given the international nature of the firm, flexibility both in terms of hours and travel (including international) is vital.

Responsibilities will include:

• Case management: Paralegals 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.
• Document review: Paralegals work with trainee lawyers and interns to conduct first level reviews with the second level review conducted by the associate team.
• Filings: Paralegals assist with the written work of associates during the submission phases, ensuring styles are applied consistently across documents, conducting cite-checking and proofreading.
• Hearings: Paralegals lead the logistical planning of the hearing, work closely with other fee-earners on presentations, assist with preparation of cross-examination bundles, and attend hearings to provide in-person support.

Skills and knowledge:

Ideal candidates will currently be working as a paralegal or legal assistant at a leading international dispute resolution practice on high value, complex disputes, with at least 1-2 years’ experience. Competitive candidates will possess:

• An excellent academic background: educated to degree level and either have a law degree or have studied law in some other capacity.
• Excellent verbal and written English; additional language skills are a plus, particularly Spanish.
• A team player attitude, with a clear appreciation of client service.
• Strong organisation and time management skills, with the ability to work to strict deadlines.
• The ability to work with minimal supervision 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.
• Integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Proactivity, resourcefulness, and able to take the initiative.
• Excellent attention to detail and able to produce work to the highest standard of accuracy.
• The ability to see the big picture and remain calm under pressure while juggling multiple projects.
• Experience of complex diary management and scheduling.
• Technical proficiency in the use of the firm’s software programs and office equipment.
• 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 databases would be a plus.