Paralegal - Disputes (12 months Fixed Term Contract)

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm, where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals.

Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why so many are longstanding. We enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 170 years.

As a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm, we are where you need us to be. Our footprint is extensive and committed across the world’s largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs.

At our best tackling complexity and navigating change, we work alongside you on demanding litigation, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas.

We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, infrastructure and resources. And we’re focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world.

All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition – which is to help you achieve yours.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your goals. Our ambition

The Opportunity

Primary Responsibilities:

• Supporting a very large and complex litigation, including during trial

• Assisting with document management using WorkSite, HighQ and SharePoint

• Conducting research, using internet and other research tools

• Bundling, including preparation of hard copy bundles and using online court bundling software

• Managing timelines and task lists

• Liaising with stakeholders, clients and/or counsel as needed

• Document review

• Proofreading

• Any other duties as required

Qualifications, skills and experience

• Previous paralegal experience working on large commercial disputes or experience of active case management of smaller disputes is essential

• Excellent attention to detail

• Strong IT skills including a good working knowledge of Microsoft programmes, in particular Excel

• Familiarity with document management systems and online bundling services (such as Opus 2)

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

• An innovative mindset, curious about AI and emerging technologies.

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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.