Paralegal

Holman Fenwick Willan LLP; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified paralegal who is fluent in both English and Spanish to join their esteemed aviation team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work remotely while supporting the growth of the Houston Aerospace practice and assisting the LATAM practice. The ideal candidate will possess strong research skills, a solid understanding of US litigation, and excellent communication abilities. Join a dynamic team that prides itself on delivering exceptional client-focused legal services in the aviation sector, and contribute to a legacy of excellence in legal support.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience as a paralegal with a strong academic background.
• Understanding of US litigation, bundles, and evidence collection.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of the Houston Aerospace practice and assist the LATAM practice.
• Handle client communications and undertake administrative duties efficiently.

Skills

Research Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Client Service

Organizational Skills

Team Player

Fluency in English

Fluency in Spanish

Education

Qualified Paralegal

Relevant Experience (1-2 years)

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Microsoft Office

AI Tools

Job description

We are looking for an English and Spanish-speaking, qualified paralegal with an understanding of US litigation/bundles/evidence collection and solid research skills, ideally based in South Florida.

The Group

Our global aviation team is among the best in the world, having been at the forefront of legal developments in the aviation sector for over four decades.

Our expert lawyers provide a full spectrum of legal services to the aviation industry, including dispute resolution, aviation finance, commercial, regulatory and competition.

We deliver a first-class, client-focussed service that continually sees our aviation team ranked at the top of independent legal directory The Legal 500.

Key Responsibilities

The role will be varied and include:

• Working alongside Partners and Associates in our Aerospace team to support the development of the Houston Aerospace practice and to assist the growing LATAM practice (outside of Brazil).
• Dealing with incoming/outgoing e-mails and post (in English and Spanish) quickly and efficiently.
• Undertaking daily administrative duties, such as scanning, data entry, formatting, and organising electronic and paper files.
• Recording and posting billable time diligently and accurately.
• Ensuring that client communications are spell checked, correctly addressed and properly formatted.
• Working as part of a team with other members of the Group, including members located in other jurisdictions with a particular focus in our LATAM practice, outside of Brazil.
• Generally assisting the team as and when required with paralegal and administrative duties.

Key Skills & Experience required

• A strong academic background with 1-2 years’ relevant experience as a paralegal.
• A qualified paralegal with an understanding of US litigation/bundles/evidence collection, solid research skills including on Westlaw/Lexus, and skills in understanding and summarising legal issues, including LatAm law/US cases/case precedent. Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Excellent communication skills: Able to communicate with internal and external clients in a confident and assertive manner.
• Time management: Able to work to tight deadlines, ensuring a high standard of accuracy, prioritising work between fee earners, and able to work calmly and efficiently under pressure.
• Client service: Dealing with queries from internal and external clients in a professional, polite and considerate manner.
• Good organisational skills.
• Team player.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and AI.
• Flexible with regard to working hours.

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be working remotely from home, ideally based in South Florida.