Paralegal/Support Lawyer - Document Review (1 month contract)

Technical Capability

• SQE/LPC or qualified Lawyer

• A 2:1 degree or above, or equivalent overseas qualification

• Experience in AFIG Document review is a plus.

Client Development

• Strong business acumen with a sound understanding of the legal market

• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint

• Extremely organised, with the ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong eye for detail and presentation

• Good office administration skills

• Experience with quality assurance and a strong customer service mindset

Work Management

• Ability to work effectively in a pressurised environment

• Willingness to work long hours when required

• Strong attention to detail, particularly on time‑consuming and repetitive tasks

• Highly motivated, proactive and driven to deliver high‑quality work

• A team player who is also capable of working autonomously when required

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the confidence and gravitas to work closely with senior stakeholders including Partners, Managing Associates and clients

• Demonstrates a consistent commitment to delivering excellent client service

• Approachable, adaptable and eager to learn new skills and take on additional responsibility

• Appreciation of the culturally diverse environment in which the firm operates

• Strong ownership mindset, with excellent time management skills and a determination to see tasks through to completion

Our partner

Linklaters partners with a third-party provider for the payroll of all contractor and temporary staff. Therefore, upon acceptance of a temporary role at Linklaters, you will be engaged under a contract for services through our preferred third-party provider. You will not be employed by Linklaters, or have any employment or worker relationship with Linklaters.

Linklaters

Linklaters are a people business. Being best in class in the eyes of our clients means that our people must be exceptional.

We look not only for brilliant minds, but for people who will thrive in our environment: people who love working collaboratively and demonstrate the innovative, efficient, agile, entrepreneurial and responsible mind-set we aim to bring to every interaction.

Ours is an environment of outperformance. We achieve this not with targets and incentives, but by fostering a positive, supportive, fair and open atmosphere.

We respect and value difference but insist on inclusivity. We celebrate all aspects of diversity and challenge any form of bias, because we want everyone to feel that they belong. This is vital to our ability to work as one team, with a common mind-set.

We recognise that one size does not fit all. Our goal is to embed flexibility across our firm by giving everyone the opportunity to work in an agile way, whether as a regular pattern or on an    ad hoc basis, and we will be happy to discuss this further.

How to Apply

Applications are only accepted online via the portal. Queries must be directed to the recruitment team on: tempbtrecruitment@linklaters.com and not via the Business Teams Functions.

Technical Skills

This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive.  It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.

Application Policy

Applications and CVs (direct or via agency) are only accepted online via the portal. Queries related to this role must be directed to the recruitment team ( tempbtrecruitment@linklaters.com) and not partners, practices or stakeholders.