About The Role
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 research related to a broad spectrum of contentious and non-contentious practice areas
- Conducting large document reviews and proof reading
- Preparing documents summarising findings from document review (e.g. tables)
- Assisting with electronic filing on, and monitoring of updates on e-litigation
- Assisting lawyers and secretaries with litigation bundling and document production: photocopying and scanning as required, filing, collating and binding large volumes of matter correspondence and documentation
- Cataloguing books and journals and helping to administer subscriptions and access to relevant legal and market information and databases.
Candidate profile
- Suitable candidates will have an undergraduate law degree or diploma
- Strong IT skills, previous use of an electronic disclosure platform would be preferable
- Prior experience with construction and infrastructure work, including familiarity with Security of Payment Act (SOPA) regime is desirable but not essential
- Excellent attention to detail
- Proven ability to work as part of a successful team
- Strong research and problem-solving skills
- Proven initiative and ability to work independently.
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.
We offer a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning and wellbeing initiatives.
Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our core 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.
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