Paralegal - Shipping

OverviewParalegal - Shipping role at Clyde & CoThe Role Department: Energy Marine & Natural ResourcesLocation: BristolRole: Paralegal, PermanentThe TeamOur team specialises in a comprehensive range of wet and dry shipping and related trade services for clients across the maritime sector, including domestic and international disputes. The team handles issues arising from the interaction between ship, port and cargo interests, including claims relating to collisions, unsafe ports, pollution and environmental incidents, bailment and goods in transit, fatal accidents, Health & Safety Executive and Maritime and Coastguard Agency intervention, slippers and trippers. Our clients include Ship Owners, Corporates, P& I Club(s), Charterers, Shipyards, Port & Terminal Operators, Underwriters, Traders and Marine insurers/re-insurers. We carry out a broad range of both contentious and non-contentious work.Essential Skills & ExperienceAn undergraduate law degree or equivalent.Previous experience and knowledge within civil litigation and procedure is desirable.Knowledge of insurance and shipping would benefit the successful post holder.Experience of handling own caseload is required for this role.Excellent communication skills.A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.Excellent organisational skills and ability to handle high volumes of work.The ability to meet deadlines and work efficiently by managing time in a fast-paced environment.A professional manner with the ability to build relationships internally and externally.When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a global team with a strong commitment to values, diversity and responsible practices. We offer a range of tailored benefits and support.Equal OpportunitiesClyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our core values encourage fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace. We welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.Please take a moment to read our privacy notice carefully. This describes what personal information Clyde & Co (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, how it’s obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject. If you are submitting a candidate as a Recruitment Agency Partner, you must ensure candidates applying to Clyde & Co are aware of this privacy notice.Seniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionLegalIndustries: Law Practice #J-18808-Ljbffr