Paralegal - Shipping

Clyde & Co; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Bristol is seeking a Paralegal to join its Energy Marine & Natural Resources team. The role requires managing a variety of legal cases, with an emphasis on civil litigation and insurance knowledge. Ideal candidates will have a law degree and strong communication and organizational skills. Benefits include healthcare and retirement planning.

Benefits

Healthcare

Retirement planning

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience handling own caseload is required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of contentious and non-contentious work.
• Build relationships with clients and internal teams.

Skills

Civil litigation knowledge

Insurance knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate law degree or equivalent

Job description

The Role

Department: Energy Marine & Natural Resources

Location: Bristol

Role: Paralegal, Permanent

The Team

Our team specialises in a comprehensive range of wet and dry shipping and related trade services for clients across the maritime sector including domestic and international disputes. The team deals with all issues arising out of the interaction between ship, port and cargo interests. From claims relating to collisions, unsafe ports, pollution and environmental incidents, bailment and goods in transit to fatal accidents, Health & Safety Executive and Maritime and Coastguard Agency intervention, slippers and trippers. Our clients include Ship Owners, Corporates, P& I Club(s), Charterers, Shipyards, Port & Terminal Operators, Underwriters, Traders and Marine insurers/re-insurers.

We carry out a broad range of both contentious and non-contentious work.

Essential Skills & Experience

• An undergraduate law degree or equivalent.
• Previous experience and knowledge within civil litigation and procedure is desirable.
• Knowledge of insurance and shipping would benefit the successful post holder.
• Experience of handling own caseload is required for this role.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to handle high volumes of work.
• The ability to meet deadlines and work efficiently by managing time in a fast-paced environment.
• A professional manner with the ability to build relationships internally and externally.

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

We offer a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning and wellbeing initiatives.

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our core values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.

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