Herbert Smith Freehills
Paralegal, Disputes (6 month FTC)
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm, where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals.
Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why so many are longstanding. 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. And we’re focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world.
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The Opportunity
Primary Objectives
- Provide dedicated paralegal support for a high-profile technology-related matter
Primary 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
- Other paralegal tasks as required by the internal team
Qualifications, skills and experience
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- 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
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Disputes
Working Pattern
- Full time
Location
- London
Contract type
- Fixed Term Contract
Diversity & Inclusion
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.
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