Pensions - Paralegal - London

Job Description

Our Finance practice group is recruiting a Paralegal to provide support to our award-winning Pensions team.About CMSCMS is a Future Facing firm. With 75 offices in 43 countries and 4,800+ lawyers worldwide, we combine deep sector understanding with a global overview, giving us the ability not only to see whats coming, but to shape it.CMS is well equipped to help our clients face the future with confidence. We are driven by technology and readily embrace the possibilities it opens up for developing new and better ways of delivering legal services. Our bold approach to a changing future ensuresthat we nurture our employees and recruit top talent.About the RoleOur award-winning pensions team is experienced in advising trustees and employers on all aspects of defined benefit and defined contribution pension schemes. We also have considerable experience advising on group pensions, insurance products (including buy-inand buy-out arrangements), longevity products and other structures.Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):Document reviewing, checking and collatingAssisting with file opening proceduresUndertaking legal researchDrafting deeds of appointment & removal as well as deeds of amendment and collating execution copiesDrafting letters to clientsProof readingProviding support to a wide range of marketing initiativesInvolvement with the billing process including writing bill narrativesProvide administrative support to our internal Know How portalOther administrative support as requiredAbout YouWe are looking for an enthusiastic individual who will have an interest/knowledge in pensions law. You will have a keen eye for detail with the ability to use your initiative and must be used to dealing with a large workload. You will have a strong academicbackground including a degree in law and the LPC.The ideal candidate will be motivated, enthusiastic and interested in developing your knowledge and skills. This role would suit someone who has good communication and strong team working skills. With a flexible attitude and approach to work, you are ableto effectively organise and prioritise whilst supporting multiple teams. At times you will be working to tight deadlines and will be required to maintain high levels of accuracy and attention to detail. To be successfull in this role, you will take responsibilityfor proactively managing a significant and varied volume of work to defined timescales.Previous legal experience is beneficial but not essential.Equal OpportunitiesAt CMS, a next-generation mindset is woven into all we do. Were diverse, supportive and inclusive, embracing our corporate social responsibility and creating a culture of sustainability in which every one of our people, whatever their background, can maximisetheir potential and thrive. For further information about CMS diversity initiatives and programmes, please view the pages on our website.Please apply online or contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions. For information regarding our competitive range of benefits please visit our page on our website.Please note that CMS have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.