Knowledge Paralegal

Found in: Appcast UK C C2 - 1 week ago

London Area, United Kingdom Slaughter and May Full time

We are recruiting for a Knowledge Paralegal to join our Competition team, based at the firm’s head office in London. This is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract opportunity.

Slaughter and May has an extensive competition and regulatory practice. We have an outstanding reputation in merger control, antitrust, competition litigation, market investigations, State aid and regulatory work. Our competition practice includes over 100 lawyers based in London, Brussels, Beijing and Hong Kong; they are all specialists in competition and sectoral regulatory law.

The Knowledge Paralegal’s duties will include assisting the group’s Professional Support Lawyers (PSLs) and contributing to the development and maintenance of content on the know-how and intranet systems. The paralegal also occasionally works with fee-earning members of the group, providing support on a range of different matters as well as dealing with ad hoc queries. There is a significant administrative aspect to this role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES //

The key responsibilities of this role are set out below and there may be others that are not listed. You may be required on occasion to work outside our normal working hours of 9:30am to 5:30pm.

Training

  • Liaising with the PSLs and Executive Assistants to co-ordinate the planning and scheduling of training sessions, including dedicated programmes for trainees and newly qualified solicitors.
  • Working with Executive Assistants to facilitate the delivery and recording of internal training sessions, and to monitor and report on attendance.
  • With the PSL Counsel, co-ordinating the Group’s weekly all-hands meeting to discuss new legal developments and client work.
  • Helping to design and prepare materials for client training and other BD events.

Know-how collection, creation and research

  • With the Knowledge and Information Manager, taking an active role in sourcing and putting in place solutions to improve the capture of precedents and other know-how content.
  • Monitoring and proactively updating the Group’s intranet pages.
  • Dealing with enquiries from those working with the know-how and intranet systems.
  • Assisting with ad hoc legal research enquiries of fee-earners.
  • Supporting the PSLs in updating group tools and practice guides.

Current awareness

  • Contributing to horizon scanning exercises and assisting with other current awareness tasks, including drafting of articles on legal and policy developments of relevance to the Group and its clients.

Knowledge team support

  • Proposing and implementing/using innovative ideas and advanced technologies to improve efficacy and streamline processes with the team.
  • Working with the knowledge team Executive Assistants to arrange the logistics for Knowledge team meetings.

CANDIDATE PROFILE //

Candidates for this position must have:

  • Strong academic qualifications, including a degree (2:1 degree or above from a top university preferred) or post-graduate diploma in law and completion of the LPC.
  • The ability to communicate effectively to all levels of staff, including lawyers, Executive Assistants and business services.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise work effectively.
  • A keen interest in EU and UK competition law and policy.
  • Ability to pick up new legal concepts and terminology quickly.
  • Excellent research skills and eye for detail.
  • Good IT skills, including experience using applications such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook, and an ability to learn new IT systems quickly.
  • Self-motivation and ability to work independently and pro-actively where appropriate.
  • Strong team player, ability to adapt and fit into a diverse team, reliable, flexible and willing to take on new challenges.
  • An interest in legal tech tools and innovation strategy.
  • High level of professionalism and integrity; displays the highest standard of professional ethics.

  • Knowledge Paralegal

    Found in: Whatjobs ES C2 - 4 days ago

    London Area, United Kingdom Slaughter and May Full time

    We are recruiting for a Knowledge Paralegal to join our Competition team, based at the firm’s head office in London. This is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract opportunity. Slaughter and May has an extensive competition and regulatory practice. We have an outstanding reputation in merger control, antitrust, competition litigation, market investigations, State...

  • Paralegal

    Found in: Appcast UK C2 - 2 weeks ago

    London Area, United Kingdom Inventum Group Full time

    Paralegal - Pro Bono Team London - Hybrid to £33,500One Year Fixed Term Contract If you are a paralegal who would like to immerse themselves into the world of Pro Bono, then this 12 month fixed term contract could be your ideal next move. Supporting the Head of the Pro Bono Practice who is also the lead for Responsible Business, this role will have a high...

  • Paralegal

    Found in: Appcast UK C C2 - 2 weeks ago

    London Area, United Kingdom Inventum Group Full time

    Paralegal - Pro Bono Team London - Hybrid to £33,500One Year Fixed Term Contract If you are a paralegal who would like to immerse themselves into the world of Pro Bono, then this 12 month fixed term contract could be your ideal next move. Supporting the Head of the Pro Bono Practice who is also the lead for Responsible Business, this role will have a high...

  • Paralegal

    Found in: Appcast Linkedin GBL C2 - 2 weeks ago

    London Area, United Kingdom Inventum Group Full time

    Paralegal - Pro Bono Team London - Hybrid to £33,500One Year Fixed Term Contract If you are a paralegal who would like to immerse themselves into the world of Pro Bono, then this 12 month fixed term contract could be your ideal next move. Supporting the Head of the Pro Bono Practice who is also the lead for Responsible Business, this role will have a high...

  • Paralegal

    Found in: Whatjobs ES C2 - 4 days ago

    London Area, United Kingdom Inventum Group Full time

    Paralegal - Pro Bono Team London - Hybrid to £33,500 One Year Fixed Term Contract If you are a paralegal who would like to immerse themselves into the world of Pro Bono, then this 12 month fixed term contract could be your ideal next move. Supporting the Head of the Pro Bono Practice who is also the lead for Responsible Business, this role will have...

  • Knowledge Paralegal

    1 week ago

    London, United Kingdom Slaughter and May Full time

    Job Description We are recruiting for a Knowledge Paralegal to join our Competition team, based at the firm’s head office in London. This is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract opportunity. Slaughter and May has an extensive competition and regulatory practice. We have an outstanding reputation in merger control, antitrust, competition litigation, market...

  • Knowledge Paralegal

    Found in: Jooble UK C2 - 2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Slaughter and May Full time

    We are recruiting for a Knowledge Paralegal to join our Competition team, based at the firm’s head office in London. This is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract opportunity. Slaughter and May has an extensive competition and regulatory practice. We have an outstanding reputation in merger control, antitrust, competition litigation, market investigations,...

  • Knowledge Paralegal

    Found in: Talent UK 2A C2 - 2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Slaughter and May Full time

    We are recruiting for a Knowledge Paralegal to join our Competition team, based at the firm’s head office in London. This is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract opportunity.Slaughter and May has an extensive competition and regulatory practice. We have an outstanding reputation in merger control, antitrust, competition litigation, market investigations, State...

  • Knowledge Paralegal

    7 days ago

    London, United Kingdom Slaughter and May Full time

    We are recruiting for a Knowledge Paralegal to join our Competition team, based at the firm’s head office in London. This is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract opportunity. Slaughter and May has an extensive competition and regulatory practice. We have an outstanding reputation in merger control, antitrust, competition litigation, market investigations,...

  • Family Law Paralegal

    4 hours ago

    London, United Kingdom No1 Legal and Professional Full time

    **Family Law Paralegal** **Family Law Paralegal** - Children Arrangements - Domestic violence cases - Good Advocacy skills a must **Family Law Paralegal** - Experience dealing with external agencies - Pre-nup knowledge - Divorce and Financial issues **Family Law Paralegal** - Immediate interviews including MS Teams as appropriate **No1 Legal and...

  • Litigation Paralegal

    4 days ago

    London, United Kingdom qed legal Full time

    **Litigation Paralegal - Greenwich** A well established boutique law firm based in Greenwich is looking to take on a paralegal within their litigation department. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious individual to join a friendly and expanding London practice. You will need to have a good commercial awareness and good knowledge of a range of...

  • International Arbitration Paralegal

    5 days ago

    London, United Kingdom Career Legal Full time

    My client, a US law firm, is looking to secure the services of an experienced International Arbitration Paralegal to join them on their West London office on a permanent basis. The main purpose of the successful International Arbitration Paralegal will be to support the International Arbitration practice - you’ll be responsible for but not limited to the...

  • Litigation Paralegal

    Found in: Jooble UK C2 - 2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom JULIA & RANA SOLICITORS Full time

    We are looking to welcome a new member to our Firm at our East London office. The candidate must have Minimum 2 year experience in UK Law firm as a Litigation Paralegal Company Description JULIA & RANA SOLICITORS is a team of experienced professionals who offer legal professional services. We specialize in various areas of law, including Civil Litigation,...

  • Litigation Paralegal

    Found in: Talent UK 2A C2 - 1 week ago

    London, United Kingdom JULIA & RANA SOLICITORS Full time

    We are looking to welcome a new member to our Firm at our East London office. The candidate must have Minimum 2 year experience in UK Law firm as a Litigation ParalegalCompany DescriptionJULIA & RANA SOLICITORS is a team of experienced professionals who offer legal professional services. We specialize in various areas of law, including Civil Litigation,...

  • Litigation Paralegal

    Found in: Appcast UK C C2 - 1 week ago

    London, United Kingdom JULIA & RANA SOLICITORS Full time

    We are looking to welcome a new member to our Firm at our East London office. The candidate must have Minimum 2 year experience in UK Law firm as a Litigation ParalegalCompany DescriptionJULIA & RANA SOLICITORS is a team of experienced professionals who offer legal professional services. We specialize in various areas of law, including Civil Litigation,...

  • Litigation Paralegal

    Found in: Appcast UK C2 - 1 week ago

    London, United Kingdom JULIA & RANA SOLICITORS Full time

    We are looking to welcome a new member to our Firm at our East London office. The candidate must have Minimum 2 year experience in UK Law firm as a Litigation ParalegalCompany DescriptionJULIA & RANA SOLICITORS is a team of experienced professionals who offer legal professional services. We specialize in various areas of law, including Civil Litigation,...

  • Litigation Paralegal

    Found in: Appcast Linkedin GBL C2 - 1 week ago

    London, United Kingdom JULIA & RANA SOLICITORS Full time

    We are looking to welcome a new member to our Firm at our East London office. The candidate must have Minimum 2 year experience in UK Law firm as a Litigation ParalegalCompany DescriptionJULIA & RANA SOLICITORS is a team of experienced professionals who offer legal professional services. We specialize in various areas of law, including Civil Litigation,...

  • Litigation Paralegal

    1 week ago

    London, United Kingdom JULIA & RANA SOLICITORS Full time

    We are looking to welcome a new member to our Firm at our East London office. The candidate must have Minimum 2 year experience in UK Law firm as a Litigation Paralegal Company Description JULIA & RANA SOLICITORS is a team of experienced professionals who offer legal professional services. We specialize in various areas of law, including Civil Litigation,...

  • Paralegal

    1 week ago

    London, United Kingdom Reed Legal Full time

    The role would ideally suit an experienced full-time paralegal keen to work under direction and develop their portfolio of responsibilities within financial services. The role offers the opportunity for exposure to all legal aspects of financial services,including dispute resolution and litigation; and be involved in the overall legal strategy for the...

  • Immigration Paralegal

    5 days ago

    London, United Kingdom Service Care Solutions - Legal Full time

    Service Care Legal are recruiting for a law firm in the Lewisham area who are seeking a Paralegal to join their Immigration, Crime and Prison Law team. Please find below further details regarding the position and the requirements for this role. **ROLE**:Immigration Paralegal **LOCATION**:Lewisham, London **SALARY**:£20,000 to £23,000 **The Role** - To run...