Litigation Paralegal

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Ebury is a leading global fintech company that empowers businesses to trade and grow internationally. It offers a comprehensive suite of products, including international payments and collections, FX risk management, trade finance, and API integrations. Founded by Juan Lobato and Salvador García, Ebury is one of the fastest-growing global fintechs, with over 1,000 employees and 38 offices in more than 25 countries.

Paralegal - Litigation

Location: Ebury London Office - 4 days a week, office-based working (1 day from home office)

The Legal Department at Ebury is core to the functioning of the Ebury Group. It provides front-line advice to all parts of the Ebury Group on legal, regulatory and governance matters which contribute to Ebury’s growth every day.

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented paralegal to join our in-house legal team and support our litigation lawyer in various aspects of civil and commercial litigation. We seek an enthusiastic and driven individual who is keen to work in a fast-paced, dynamic and growing company focused on building the Ebury brand.

The ideal candidate will have a law degree, at least some paralegal experience, and excellent communication, research, and organisational skills. The person who fills this role will report to the Legal Counsel (Litigation).

Responsibilities:

• First draft and review of basic legal correspondence with clients.
• Assisting senior lawyers with preparing and reviewing court documents.
• Supporting senior lawyers with the first review of internal and client queries.
• Tracking and monitoring the status of the group litigation portfolio.
• Communicating with external counsel and relevant other Ebury teams on litigation matters.
• Researching legal and regulatory developments.
• Maintenance and organisation of the online legal library, precedent bank and original hard copy documents.
• Arranging signing of legal documents.
• Keeping record of legal invoices and budget spreadsheets.
• Helping the legal team to prepare training materials, template documents and playbooks.

Key Skills Requirements:

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Educational background in law (for example, a law degree, GDL or LPC).
• Experience in the legal sector, particularly in a law firm or a financial services institution, is preferred but not required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills.
• A proactive team player who works well with different personality types.