Paralegal – Disputes

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Herbert Smith Freehills Full time
JOB DESCRIPTION

About Herbert Smith Freehills

As one of the world’s leading law firms, we advise many of the largest and most ambitious organisations across all major regions of the globe. With over 5,000 people, including 3,100 lawyers and over 2,000 business services professionals, operating from our global network of offices across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and North America, Herbert Smith Freehills is at the heart of the new global business landscape providing premium quality, full-service legal advice.

We recognise that the success of our business and our clients relies on the skills, knowledge and ideas of all our people. Our environment is one in which high performance is expected, in return, we will provide you with rewards and opportunities tailored to your personal and professional goals.


The Opportunity

The Opportunity:

Key Internal Relationships: 

HSF partners, lawyers, and Legal Project Managers

Key External Relationships:

HSF clients

Key Responsibilities:

The standard hours for this role will be 9.30am – 5.30 pm, but some flexibility may be required.

Billing Duties:

Coordinating billing activities on large high profile disputes, ensuring bills are prepared accurately and on time Using specialist software to ensure narrative and matter code conformance and assisting with cost/budget management Liaising with lawyers and Business Finance where appropriate Assisting with the preparation of weekly client reporting Matter Plan and budget maintenance Supporting the partners, fee earners and LPMs with billing queries Helping to implement and manage technological improvements to the current system Assisting with invoice status updates on SharePoint

Paralegal Duties

Assisting with document management using WorkSite, HighQ and SharePoint Conducting research, using internet and other research tools Bundling Proofreading Document management Any other duties as required

Qualifications, skills and experience:

Excellent attention to detail Strong IT skills including a good working knowledge of Microsoft programs, in particular excel Familiarity with document management systems desirable Previous law firm experience or experience working on large commercial disputes desirable Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Role would suit a paralegal looking to gain more experience or with an interest in legal operations or legal project management
 

Team

Disputes

Working Pattern

Full time

Location

London

Contract type

Fixed Term Contract

Diversity & Inclusion

At Herbert Smith Freehills you will be part of a diverse, innovative culture where high performance, client focus and highly engaged people are our differentiator. People at our firm come from a range of backgrounds and bring a wide variety of experiences and perspectives to their work with us. We strive to ensure that our inclusive environment means you feel valued and able to perform at your best by being your authentic self at work. We know that our future success not only depends on being innovative and progressive in the changing legal market but, most importantly, on our people feeling highly engaged in meaningful work.

We understand that you have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to create a working environment based on mutual trust and respect, in which you can perform at your best whilst maintaining sustainable balance across your life.

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