New junior role in from global law firm Slaughter and May for a Legal Operations (Disputes) Assistant.
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About the job
WHO WE ARE //
Slaughter and May is a leading international law firm, recognised throughout the business community for its exceptional legal service, commercial awareness and commitment to clients. We advise across the spectrum of legal matters including high-profile, ground-breaking and complex transactions, contentious matters and all aspects of risk. We deliver innovative and bespoke solutions to our clients, domestically and internationally. We provide clear legal advice that spans the globe whilst tackling the cultural nuances between jurisdictions. Our lawyers understand how to coordinate and manage matters in the jurisdictions most relevant to our clients.
We are now offering the opportunity to become part of our dynamic team, which supports our lawyers in providing first-class legal advice to some of the most prestigious and well-known global businesses.
At Slaughter and May, with over 1,500 partners and staff worldwide, everyone’s contribution is valued, and we all enjoy an open, friendly and supportive environment. We have an underlying sense of pride in who we are and what we do, and our inclusive culture gives rise to a unique diversity of thinking, which is critical to our success and helps maintain our position as a true market leader. To support our employees in achieving their professional development objectives, we offer an unrivalled variety of learning and development opportunities to everyone, as well as a highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
ROLE OVERVIEW //
Our Disputes and Investigations (DI) group has an outstanding international reputation. We have an impressive client base, which includes leading financial institutions, global corporates, governments and international organisations. We handle a wide range of civil disputes and proceedings as well as allegations involving white-collar crime and criminal proceedings arising in a corporate context. We act in complex, high value, multi-jurisdictional litigation and arbitrations in the United Kingdom and abroad, as well as handling all other forms of dispute resolution, including mediations.
Our Global Investigations Group (GIG) encompasses lawyers in the DI, Corporate, Competition, Tax and Financial Regulation Groups. We handle the full spectrum of investigations and inquiries work, including financial regulatory, corporate crime, competition and tax investigations.
The DI Group is made up of approximately 13 Partners, over 110 Associates and about 29 Trainee Solicitors. Fee-earners are supported by a practice support team consisting of Professional Support Lawyers (PSLs), and Knowledge and Information, Business Development and Project Management teams.
Sitting alongside the fee earning legal teams is a Legal Operations unit and it is within this unit that this role sits. The Legal Operations unit currently consists of a team of Paralegals, an e-Disclosure Team and an Evidence Review Management Team.
This vacancy sits at the intersection of these teams. You will be responsible for allocating paralegals to matters. You will work with the Evidence Review Management Team in identifying and allocating contract teams to reviews. And you will work with the Evidence and Operations manager to manage take forward existing and new initiatives in the fields of flexible resourcing and technology.
It is intended that successful Applicant to this role will experience a diverse and broad range of experiences, cutting across technology, legal operations and technology. You will be exposed to advanced eDisclosure, sophisticated review processes, exciting new technology and you will be working with smart, enthusiastic specialists. You will need to be confident with people and confident with numbers, and willing to learn and use new software. It is a role that, with enthusiasm, energy, drive and ability, offers a number of opportunities for further growth and development.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES //
The key (non-exhaustive) responsibilities of this role are set out below:
- Oversight and management of flexible resources such as contract lawyers and paralegals
- Project management, such as ongoing management of project tracker and holiday planner
- Working with the Evidence and Operations manager to develop and maintain training timetables and registers
- Working with HR, IT and FARM Team to ensure efficient operation of flexible resources.
- Identify and implement innovative ideas and advanced technologies to improve efficacy and streamline processes within the department
- Providing ongoing administrative help to the Legal Operations team.
CANDIDATE PROFILE //
Candidates for this position must have:
- Strong academic qualifications: 2:1 degree or above (in any field, does not have to be a legal qualification)
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise work effectively
- Highly competent written and spoken communication, confidence interacting professionally with a broad range of people, including lawyers and members of Business Services of varying levels
- Self-motivated and able to work independently and pro-actively
- Ability to pick up new legal concepts and terminology quickly
- Excellent research skills and eye for detail
- Good IT skills and an ability to learn new IT systems quickly
- Good team player, ability to adapt and fit into a diverse team, reliable, flexible and willing to take on new challenges
- High level of professionalism and integrity; displays the highest standard of professional ethics
You will also be expected to display the attributes set out under the firm’s Key Behaviours for Business Services staff for this level of role. Below are the most relevant for this role:
- Technical & professional expertise
- Service excellence
- Drive to deliver
- Analysis & judgement
- Communication & influence
- Working with others
- Leading & managing people
- Resilience
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