Portuguese Document Review Lawyer

Michael Page Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A top-tier law firm in London seeks a Portuguese Document Review Lawyer to review and translate legal documents in Portuguese and English. The ideal candidate should be fluent in both languages and have document review experience. This temporary position offers a competitive hourly salary, demanding attention to detail and strong analytical skills. Candidates must be admitted and hold a valid practising certificate, along with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Competitive hourly salary

Temporary position in a prestigious firm

Qualifications

• Fluency in Portuguese and English, both written and spoken.
• Admitted as a lawyer or solicitor and holds a valid practising certificate.
• Document Review experience in a similar firm.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyse legal documents for relevance.
• Translate legal documents from Portuguese to English and vice versa.
• Conduct QC checking and first and second level review.

Skills

Fluency in Portuguese and English

Strong analytical skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work within a team

Education

Law degree and valid practising certificate

Tools

eDiscovery platforms like Relativity

Job description

• Portuguese Document Review Lawyer
• Top tier law firm in London

Client Details

Top tier law firm with office in London

Description

• Review and analyse legal documents in Portuguese for relevance and confidentiality.
• Provide accurate translations of legal documents from Portuguese to English and vice versa.
• Document Review on eDiscovery platforms such as Relativity
• Dealing with privileged documentation.
• QC checking, first and second level review.
• Communicate effectively with the team and clients in both Portuguese and English.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with care.
• Assist with additional legal tasks as required by the team.

Profile

A successful Portuguese Document Review Lawyer should have:

• Fluency in Portuguese and English, both written and spoken.
• Admitted as a lawyer/solicitor
• Must hold a valid practising certificate (either in the UK or another jurisdiction)
• Document Review experience in a similar firm
• Strong analytical and organisational skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing documents.
• The ability to work effectively within a team and independently.

Job Offer

• Competitive hourly salary.
• Temporary position as a Portuguese Document Review Lawyer at a Top tier law firm.