Paralegal, Disputes (6 month FTC) at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer | City of London, England, GB | Rezi

Paralegal, Disputes (6 month FTC) at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Paralegal, Disputes (6 month FTC)

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer · City of London, England, GB

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Paralegal, Disputes (6 month FTC)

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer · City of London, England, GB

6 hours ago
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About the Role

Provide dedicated paralegal support for a high-profile technology-related matter, assisting with the logistics and administration of a complex disclosure process for a major technology company.

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
  • Perform other paralegal tasks as required by the internal team

Requirements

  • 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

Skills

  • Microsoft Office applications
  • Organisational skills
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Typing skills
  • Collaboration

Location

  • London

Work Type

  • Full time
  • Fixed Term Contract

Experience Level

  • Previous paralegal work (or similar) in civil disputes, ideally in a large law firm

Education Level

  • Law degree or other undergraduate degree (ideally 2:1 or first class honours)

About the Company

  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm.
  • Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core.
  • We invest in and care about our client relationships.
  • 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.
  • We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you.
  • We are recognised as standing apart in energy, infrastructure and resources.
  • We’re focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world.
  • All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition – which is to help you achieve yours.
  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your goals. Our ambition

Equal Opportunity

  • 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.