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Content Development Paralegal/Analyst, Corporate Specialism - Contract (12 months maternity cover)

Baker McKenzie Belfast Centre

Belfast

Hybrid

GBP 25,000 - 29,000

Full time

17 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Content Development Paralegal/Analyst to join their dynamic team in Belfast. This exciting role focuses on supporting knowledge management and content development within a leading law firm. Ideal for those passionate about the legal field, you'll engage in profiling, document management, and drafting updates. The firm offers a hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package, ensuring a supportive environment for professional growth. If you have a keen eye for detail and a desire to contribute to innovative legal solutions, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Private Health Cover

Income Protection

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Plan

Qualifications

Law graduate with strong attention to detail.
Excellent writing and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

Support content management and document automation.
Assist with drafting legal updates and training materials.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Legal Research

Document Management

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Client Service Orientation

Education

Law Degree

Tools

Online Research Tools

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Location: Belfast

Workplace: Hybrid

The opportunity:

The Content Development Paralegal/Analyst, Corporate Specialism - Contract (12 months) will support the delivery of services, the support of Practice and Industry Groups, and the knowledge function, catering to internal and external clients. The role-holder will work as part of the Center Content Development Team focusing on various tasks, as directed by the leadership and authorized staff of the Center and Knowledge Specialist function.

This is a great opportunity for individuals interested in Knowledge Management and Knowledge Systems, especially those eager to learn about the business of law, particularly within Practice or Industry Groups. We are looking for someone to join the team who has very strong attention to detail and a good work ethic, with an interest in working in a law firm.

Baker McKenzie is the world’s leading law firm with offices all over the world. Our Belfast Centre is home to over 400 colleagues in both legal and professional services.

We offer one of the best workplace benefits packages in the business with comprehensive private health cover, income protection, life assurance and a full employee assistance plan. These and a host of other benefits make us one of the most desirable companies to work for in Belfast.

We are committed to promoting inclusion, diversity, and equity for all and are confident we can provide a career as individual and as exceptional as you.

Responsibilities:

Profiling, content management, upload and redaction:

As appropriate, working with or supporting the Content Management team to profile, upload, and maintain content for the Insight+ platform, Harmony (precedents and knowhow system) the Firm's internal website, and other relevant Knowledge platforms.

Drafting and Collation Support:

Precedents and Knowhow: assist with updates of existing precedents, the development of new precedents, and the drafting of current awareness alerts and updates
Insight+ reports, trends, and newsletters: Monitor and report on legal developments in PG/IG specialisms, and create first drafts of legal updates for internal or external use
Training: Support training initiatives by developing content with the preparation of training for fee-earners and clients, including first drafts of slides
Collation: maintain, review, and collate IG/PG content

Content collection, content development, and uploading:

Assist with the collection, development, review, editing, and upload of multijurisdictional practice group-related content for:
Various PG/IG platforms, tools, and systems
Maintaining and updating PG/IG-specific products
Assisting with the collection and review of PG/IG specific know/how and work product

Automation of documents:

Support PG/IGs in developing core precedents through coding and provide general assistance to CDLs and core automation team with automation of key documents

Quality and process:

Perform quality checks on all work output including all document links and profile data
Readily co-ordinate with the Quality Reviewer and other internal clients to ensure proper workflow processes and quality, quickly flagging issues and making suggestions for ongoing development and improvement
Follow all best practice, policies, and processes and ensure a very high level of quality of work and service at all times ensuring SLAs, turnaround times, and KPIs are met at all times
Focus on maintaining confidence in the quality of services by ensuring accuracy, consistency, and brevity
Take a holistic overall approach to tasks, engaging with each document/task and understanding the context of the overall objective rather than a mechanical process
Draft adjusting and running/rolling out processes and procedures for content processing and management as necessary, resolving complex problems where best practice does not exist
Assist with internal awareness communications for promoting services, legal technical awareness, and knowledge-sharing awareness
Provide general assistance to clients on ad hoc knowledge management projects, as time allows
Ensure ongoing development of relevant skills, 'specialisms' and an understanding of relevant systems and tools

Work and Service Orientation:

Work effectively in a team, sharing knowledge and best practices with colleagues within the Center and across Centers on shared services and products
Lead the work of small project teams as required
Attend ongoing training as required

Skills and Experience:

Law graduate
Able to review, analyze, and organize documentary and factual evidence
Strong attention to detail is essential - gets it right the first time
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and online research tools
Very high work standards
Excellent writing, organizational and problem-solving skills
Strong client service orientation
Able to prioritize and work to tight deadlines and manage own caseload
Good communication skills, including the ability to liaise with people across the business
Able to work well in both a team and individually
Keen to develop and use initiative
Respect and enjoy the diversity of cultural, social, and academic backgrounds found in the Firm

Seniority level

Seniority level
Entry level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Legal
Industries
Legal Services

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