Paralegal Banking
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Job Summary
Our banking team is a fully integrated global practice acting for banks funds asset managers corporates and governments on some of the most complex challenging and innovative transactions worldwide. We act for first class clients doing headline-making cross-border transactions we have the highest standards and demand a lot individually and from each other and were passionate about our clients and the work we do. We also work hard to be diverse and inclusive. We believe that having all types of people from all types of backgrounds provides a variety of approach and thought which helps our business be both creative and dynamic.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Providing general administrative support to fee-earners including drafting reviewing and proof-reading legal documents
- Researching points of law and other factual issues and preparing reports on the same
- Collating organising uploading and managing documents in Legatics and any other online dataroom service
- Compiling and working through conditions precedent lists before closing and managing closing processes.
Person specification
Education / qualifications / experience:
- Law graduate with a first or upper second class degree or equivalent.
- Minimum 12 months paralegal experience or other relevant legal work experience (preferred)
- Experience using legal research databases (preferred)
Knowledge and technical skills:
- Excellent IT skills including Outlook Microsoft Word PowerPoint and Excel
- Previous legal database experience
General Skills/Attributes:
- Highly organised and methodical approach to the role as well as confidence with IT systems
- Attention to detail and the confidence to work independently
- Willingness to travel to London as required
- 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
- Ability to work on multiple matters in parallel
Key relationships: Works closely with the Banking fee earners (both Bristol and London based).
For additional information on the firm please visit our website at .
Here at Simmons & Simmons
Simmons & Simmons is a place where dynamic minds thrive. Our culture is built on work that matters you will work on inspirational and thought-provoking projects using your influence to create positive impact for our clients society and the planet. We also ensure that everyones voice is heard from day one irrespective of job title qualification or background. Youll be encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that can drive the firm forward. Through innovative learning and development opportunities you will be provided with a platform to excel enabling you to exceed your career ambitions and do things you never thought were possible.
Key Highlights:
- Competitive compensation package (including bonuses dependent on role/level) private medical insurance and 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.
- Integration of traditional legal expertise with innovative Simmons & Simmons Solutions.
- Recognition as a Stonewall Top Global Employer and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility.
- Vibrant social and sports committees as well as art collections featuring renowned artists.
- The introduction of a Strategic Advisory Council to drive strategic initiatives in line with our mission.
Equal opportunities
We foster an inclusive environment offering equal employment opportunities across all spectrums of race ethnicity religion age disability sexual orientation gender identity and more. Requests for flexible working arrangements are supported (where possible) and we strive to make our roles accessible to all. Our employee networks offer additional support detailed in our D&I Information booklet provided during the recruitment process.
We value diversity and encourage applications from those who are passionate and willing to grow with us even if not all requirements are met. Your unique experiences and perspectives are welcomed here.
For more information or to apply please contact our Recruitment Team or visit our career page.
Key Skills
- Legal Drafting
- Proofreading
- Google Docs
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- Legal Research
- Research Experience
- Paralegal
- Filing
- Writing Skills
About Company
The smartest business solutions come when we work together - international but working as one integrated team. We've continually looked at every aspect of our business for the past 125 years. There's always more we can do. Collaborative, agile and partner-led: that’s Simmons & Simmon ... View more
