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Job Location | London |
Education | Not Mentioned |
Salary | Salary negotiable |
Industry | Not Mentioned |
Functional Area | Not Mentioned |
Job Type | Contract, full-time |
Job titleAR< Transaction Support Paralegal / Support LawyerDepartmentAlternative Resourcing and LegalTech TeamLocationLondonReporting to (title)Transaction Support ManagerDateFebruary 2021PurposeThe AR team provide dedicated matter support to ensure projects are completed accurately, on time and to the clients’ satisfaction.Key DimensionsUK based, but able to provide global matter support.Occasionally expected to be on call 24/7 during busy periods.Member of the Business Team, working with the Practice to achieve client led deadlines.Possesses an eagerness to see the job through to completion and displays strong communication, ownership and time management skills.Sufficient gravitas and experience to work effectively with more senior colleagues including Partners, Managing Associates and Clients.Key responsibilities and challenges1Legal KnowledgeAssistance on specific projects requiring specific legal training and knowledge, including, but not limited to:Compiling, managing and taking ownership of Conditions Precedent processesCompleting company checklistsDrafting core and auxiliary transaction documentsMatter management supportPre and post closing assistancePreparing execution documents for signingProof-readingRedactionLegal ResearchTaking instructions from the practice on, and completing, miscellaneous ad hoc tasks as required2Legal Technology Awareness Ability to use and good working knowledge of platforms and supporting technology, including post-closing assistance tools, legal research tools and due diligence platforms3Administrative SkillsAssistance on specific projects requiring administrative skills and common sense, including:IndexingPreparing folder structuresCopy CheckingArchiving4Point of ReferenceProvide assistance to Transaction Support Manager in the smooth running of tasks, including liaising professionally and efficiently with Lawyers and Clients on specific projects.5Team PlayerPerform duties in accordance with agreed instructions / procedures.Report on work in progress and any service issues to Transaction Support Manager.Assist and provide best practice guidance to fellow paralegals and support lawyers.Ability to work autonomously where necessary, with a proactive and confident approach.Will work in all Alternative Resourcing teams, and at external client sites as and when required.6Commercially AwareDemonstrate a strong understanding of the legal market and what external factors influence itAnticipate and be reactive to changing client instructions and transactional requirementsKey contactsIn departmentAR Senior Manager, AR Managers, Senior Project Leaders, Project Leaders - report intoParalegals and Support Lawyers - assist, share resource and knowledgeIn the firmPractice - undertake tasks on instruction fromOther Business Teams - instruct / influence as needs dictateExternalClients/Other Law Firms/Suppliers - liaise and work with