Paralegal - Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations

Job description / Role

We are currently recruiting for a prestigious White Show law firm who are looking to add a Paralegal to their Litigation, Arbitration and Investigations team. This role ideally suits someone who is striving to further their professional career within an esteemed organisation.

If you feel you have the right credentials and relevant experience required, please read the following:

To provide the Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations group with a high level of support in relation to organisation, preparation of documents for trial and arbitration hearings, conduct research and report accordingly.

Paralegals are not authorised to give legal advice to clients but the role is similar to an entry level legal consultant. They are recognised as a valuable asset within the team.

The following sets out the expectations of the role. However, is not an exhaustive list and the job holder may be requested to undertake reasonable additional tasks as the needs of the business arise:
- Conducting factual and legal research including to analyse and research specific cases/matters of interest - provide summary reports as directed
- Creating and maintaining document databases; capturing research results and reports
- Indexing, collating and filing of documents in preparation for litigation and/or arbitration
- Supporting the fee earners in their tasks including investigations of particular case facts/laws

Requirements

- LLB Law degree or LLM essential
- LPC (or equivalent) preferred
- Previous Paralegal or equivalent experience gained in an international litigation/arbitration practice

Communication
- Mature and pragmatic with the ability to communicate at all levels
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Arabic language skills would be advantageous but not essential

Commitment /Attitude to work
- "can do" attitude
- Willing to view the role as an opportunity to gain broad experience whilst being aware that the job will require a reasonable degree of administrative activities
- Use of initiative and being well organised, with the ability to juggle numerous tasks at once
- Capable of working on own initiative and often to very tight deadlines
- Results orientated

Other
- A pragmatic and flexible approach to work
- Experience in dealing with a demanding workload and proven ability to prioritise
- Self-starter, able to work independently or as part of a team
- Demonstrable experience of maintaining confidentiality
- Acute attention to detail

About the Company

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