Knowledge Paralegal – Global Finance & Training Support

A&O Shearman; Belfast City District, Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A&O Shearman is seeking a Knowledge Paralegal to join the Global Financial Markets Group, based in Belfast (with London option). The role provides support to the Head of Knowledge & Training and the GFM Knowledge Lawyers across publications, research and IT initiatives.

You will assist with online services, publications, training materials and knowledge resources, ensuring efficient knowledge management and client-facing outputs.

Qualifications

• Ability to multi-task and prioritise to meet deadlines.
• Organised and methodical approach with a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills with clients and colleagues at all levels.
• Good research and organisational skills.
• Pro-active, solutions-oriented and able to use initiative.
• Knowledge of Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform admin tasks to establish, update and maintain online services (Client Prospectus Spotlight, Transparency Spotlight, MTN selling restrictions, Covered Bond and Liquidity Spotlight).
• Check submissions to eLibrary/aohub/website.
• Assist with production of publications and podcasts for external clients.
• Undertake legal and precedent research tasks.
• Process changes to know-how resources and ensure they are searchable, maintain knowledge collections and update standard precedents.
• Assist with internal/external training materials preparation.
• Compile transaction experience lists for internal use and marketing.
• Respond to queries from fee-earners across the GFM practice worldwide.
• Assist partners/associates in other practice groups as needed.
• General paralegal duties and support for all GFM Knowledge Lawyers.
• Support development and implementation of new IT apps / legal tech, including benching documents for AI tools.

Skills

Multitask

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Research skills

Team player

Pro-active

IT literacy

Education

LPC or SQE qualifications desirable

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

A&O Shearman is seeking a Knowledge Paralegal to join the Global Financial Markets Group, based in Belfast (with London option). The role provides support to the Head of Knowledge & Training and the GFM Knowledge Lawyers across publications, research and IT initiatives.

You will assist with online services, publications, training materials and knowledge resources, ensuring efficient knowledge management and client-facing outputs.