Duration: 12-month FTC (possibility of move to permanent) Location: UK Reports to: Partner (Head of LDC) and LDC Operations Team Manager Type of Role: Remote Reference no: 6400
The Department
Our Legal Delivery Centre (LDC) is a flexible and scalable paralegal resource for use across all of our UK, Ireland and Middle East offices and across the full spectrum of legal services. Meeting the ever increasing demands for disaggregated legal services, the LDC offers an exciting opportunity for development and the chance to undertake chargeable work that is challenging and engaging.
The Role
Meeting the ever increasing demands for disaggregated legal services, the LDC offers an exciting opportunity for development and the chance to undertake work that is varied, challenging and engaging. Predominantly dedicated to the derivatives team within the firm’s Banking group, this role offers excellent, high quality paralegal experience together with exposure across the firm and to some of the firm’s major clients. This is a great opportunity to join a growing team that is integral to the firm’s strategy, whilst benefiting from being able to work remotely and flexibly.
Responsibilities
- Negotiating and drafting master agreements and ancillary documents for securities lending, repo and derivatives (GMRA, GMSLA and ISDA);
- Liaising with clients and counterparties in a timely, courteous and professional manner;
- Managing client tracking tables using Microsoft Word and Excel;
- Drafting emails and correspondence on behalf of fee earners;
- Undertaking legal research;
- Providing administrative support to fee earners;
- Filing and maintaining correspondence and documentation.
Required experience, skills, and attributes
- Minimum of three A levels at grade A, or equivalent;
- A qualification in law, minimum 2.1 (Degree, Graduate Diploma in Law);
- LPC or equivalent (preferred but not essential);
- Previous paralegal experience (helpful but not essential);
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office (especially Word, Excel and Outlook);
- Ability to work well under pressure and to very tight deadlines (essential);
- Ability to organise, prioritise and multi-task;
- Ability to work accurately with excellent attention to detail;
- Demonstrate drive and initiative;
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the confidence to deal effectively with Partners and professionals across the firm;
- An ability and willingness to be flexible;
- Sociable and a good team player.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all, including candidates with disabilities. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and support those in the workplace who have a disability. Any disability disclosure will be dealt with confidentially and sensitively.
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