Paralegal - Disputes & Investigations at Simmons & Simmons

The role

Simmons & Simmons is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join their Disputes & Investigations team in London. This role will primarily focus on supporting arbitration work within the firm's Litigation practice.

What you'll do

Analyse, collate and summarise large quantities of information
Research points of law and other factual issues and prepare reports on the same
Collate and organise bundles of documents for disclosure, witness statements or exhibits
Provide general administrative support to fee-earners including proof reading
Work with the Practice Support & eDiscovery team to organise and manage disclosure exercises, including document management and review
Work on various stages of disclosure exercises including collating, organising and reviewing documents for relevance and privilege, flagging important documents to fee-earners, identifying legal issues, providing detailed case information/knowledge, preparing disclosure lists
Undertake court duties including filing payments and applications before Practice Masters

What we're looking for

Law graduate with a first or upper second class degree or equivalent

Previous experience in a similar role preferred

Excellent IT skills, including Outlook, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Highly organised and methodical approach to the role as well as confidence with IT systems

Attention to detail and the confidence to work independently

Highly motivated and commercially astute

Excellent communication skills and a collegiate, team-based attitude

The ability to work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy

Self-motivated, hardworking, reliable and works well under pressure

Knowledge of court workings and CPR rules and forms

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Pension contribution

A global skills academy offering extensive learning opportunities for all employees

A hybrid working model, requiring a minimum of three days in-office, subject to role and client needs

Paralegal - Disputes & Investigations

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