Job Requirements
Due to ongoing growth and consistent workflow, we are currently seeking a Paralegal to support our Projects & Construction team with document production, legal research and ad-hoc knowledge management tasks. The role presents a fantastic opportunity to join an international firm of industry experts, acting on behalf of a growing and diverse local and international client base.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducting legal and market research related to a broad spectrum of contentious and non-contentious practice areas
- Assisting lawyers and secretaries with matter coordination, filings and hearing preparation, and business development
- Conducting large document reviews and proof reading
- Preparing chronologies, hearing bundles, document indexes, summaries and other case management materials
- Monitoring updates and assisting with court and tribunal filings on eLitigation and other related platforms
- Supporting document production, including scanning, e-discovery and electronic bundling, and binding large volumes of matter correspondence and documentation
- Supporting internal knowledge management initiatives, including maintenance of precedents and matter know-how databases, and helping to administer subscriptions and access to relevant legal and market information and databases.
Candidate profile
- Educated to Diploma in Law level, or local or foreign equivalent qualification
- Excellent attention to detail, able to manage competing priorities, and work effectively with tight timelines
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
- Motivated, with proven initiative and ability to work independently or collaboratively as required within a team environment
- Strong IT skills, previous use of an electronic disclosure platform would be advantageous
- Strong research, problem-solving and organisation skills
- Prior experience with construction and infrastructure work, including familiarity with Security of Payment Act (SOPA) regime is desirable but not essential.
The Firm
When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.
Our Commitment
Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.
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This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.
