Research Assistant (m/f/d) – Public Law

Gleiss Lutz Hootz Hirsch Partnerschaftsgesellschaft; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 20.088 - 26.784; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Outstanding professional development

One Step Ahead programme

Wellbeing offerings

Networking & events

Zusammenfassung

Gleiss Lutz Hootz Hirsch Partnerschaftsgesellschaft in Düsseldorf seeks research assistants to join the Public Business Law practice. You will conduct legal research, analyse issues and present findings clearly, while assisting with pleadings, contracts, and other documents.

You may also contribute to academic publications depending on your practice area. You can start at any time – during university studies, during your doctorate, or while completing your practical legal training.

Qualifikationen

• First/Second state exams with good grades (vollbefriedigend or better).
• Very good command of English.
• Interest in business-related issues and challenging work.
• Enthusiasm for applying innovative technologies in the legal profession.
• A structured approach to legal analysis.

Aufgaben

• Work closely with our lawyers and assist on ongoing client work.
• Conduct legal research, analyze legal issues and present findings clearly.
• Contribute to drafting, reviewing and revising pleadings, contracts and other documents.

Kenntnisse

Strong English

Legal analysis

Structured approach

Interest in business issues

Tech-savvy in law

Ausbildung

First/Second state exams

Jobbeschreibung

About us

With more than 400 lawyers across our offices in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich, Stuttgart, Brussels and London, Gleiss Lutz advises clients on all aspects of business law. Our full service approach delivers top-tier advice across the spectrum. We are renowned for our in-depth and pragmatic approach to solving the most complex legal challenges – and for our uncompromising commitment to quality.

We are seeking research assistants (wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter) (m/f/d) to join our Public Business Law practice at our Düsseldorf office.

Our team ranks among the leading practices in Germany, and advises and represents companies, public authorities and associations in Germany and abroad across the full breadth of the field.

That includes:

• Energy industry law
• Regulatory
• Public building and planning law
• Environmental law
• European law
• Constitutional law
• Privatisations and public-private partnerships
• State aid and subsidies law
• Foreign trade and customs law

Your role

You’ll work closely with our lawyers and assist on ongoing client work. You’ll conduct legal research, analyse legal issues and present your findings in a clear and structured format. You’ll also contribute to drafting, reviewing and revising pleadings, contracts and other legal documents, as well as – depending on your practice area – academic publications.

You can start at any time – during your university studies, your doctorate, or while completing your practical legal training.

Your profile

• First (or first and second) state examination(s), each with a grade of fully satisfactory (vollbefriedigend) or better
• Very good command of English
• Interest in business-related issues and challenging work
• Enthusiasm for applying innovative technologies in the legal profession
• A structured approach to legal analysis

What we offer

• Outstanding professional development: Active involvement in legal work, close collaboration with our lawyers, and regular feedback
• One Step Ahead programme: Comprehensive professional development with lectures, workshops, legal English courses and modern AI tools such as Harvey AI and the Jurafuchs learning app, as well as additional exam-focused offerings depending on your stage of training
• Wellbeing offerings: Access to our Corporate Health Programme, including the EGYM Wellpass
• Networking & events: Networking opportunities at after-work events and group activities to build valuable connections and gain insight into our firm’s culture

A direct route into the world of legal work – for those who want to start putting theory into practice. Apply now and join a team that embodies excellence and supports your professional growth.

We value qualification, personality, and potential. We welcome applications regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnic or social background, religion, belief, sexual orientation or identity.

Contact

Meike Volk

Recruiting

Taunusanlage 11, 60329 Frankfurt

Phone: [phone]

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