Paralegal – Competition, Regulation and Trade (CRT) 12 month FTC

Hbtlaw; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm in London is seeking a Paralegal for a 12-month fixed-term contract within their Competition, Regulation, and Trade team. The role involves document management, conducting research, and drafting correspondence. Candidates should possess German language skills and strong attention to detail, with prior law firm experience preferable. This position offers a full-time schedule and the opportunity to engage in a diverse and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Previous law firm experience or experience working on large commercial disputes desirable.
• Ability to liaise with team members in other offices/jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with document management.
• Conducting research using various tools.
• Drafting external correspondence.
• Bundling documents both hard copy and electronic.
• Proofreading tasks.
• Liaising with team members as required.

Skills

German language skills

Attention to detail

Strong IT skills

Familiarity with document management systems

Ability to work independently

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

WorkSite

HighQ

SharePoint

Job description

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Paralegal – Competition, Regulation and Trade (CRT) 12 month FTC

Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R-101970

The Opportunity

Key Internal Relationships:

• HSF Kramer partners, lawyers, trainees and paralegals
• Key External Relationships:
• HSF Kramer clients

Key Responsibilities:

The standard hours for this role will be 9.30am – 5.30 pm, but some flexibility may be required.

Duties

• Assisting with document management using WorkSite, HighQ and SharePoint
• Conducting research, using internet and other research tools
• Drafting external correspondence
• Bundling, both hard copy and electronic
• Proofreading
• Liaising with team members in other offices / jurisdictions
• Any other duties as required

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• German language skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong IT skills including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Excel, and Adobe
• Familiarity with document management systems desirable
• Previous law firm experience or experience working on large commercial disputes desirable
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
  

Team

Competition, Regulation & Trade

Working Pattern

Full time

Location

London

Contract type

Fixed Term Contract

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.

About Us

At Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, we align your growth and ambition with ours. We invest in your personal and professional growth and support you to achieve your ambitions. And you share responsibility for playing a part in delivering the firm’s growth and ambition too.

A leading global law firm, with over 6,000 people, we are in the world's largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. We’re recognised leaders in demanding contentious matters, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private transactions.

We’re immersed in the many challenges facing our clients. We’re invested and resourceful. We understand the part technology and digitalisation play in the delivery of legal services. We want to make a positive impact wherever in the world we operate. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with this with an open mind and curiosity.

We are known for our diverse perspectives and renowned for our culture . Being human, bold and outstanding are more than our values: you’ll discover they are our lived experience. And by being ambitious for your growth and ours, we’ll achieve our goals together.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your growth. Our ambition.