Candidate with a law degree to assist with transactions and document management and other legal work.

Job responsibilities:

• To support fee earners in the drafting, amending, finalising of legal documents and letters.
• To proofread documents.
• To carry out legal research.
• To provide transaction closing support to fee earners.
• To liaise with various transaction parties.
• To manage timeline for each transaction and ensure smooth operation of the transaction.
• To provide post-closing support, including distribution of transaction documents and other document management tasks.
• Providing support on pre- and post-completion matters.
• Generally providing support and assistance to lawyers in relation to legal matters and transactions.
• Preferably with prior experience or knowledge of corporate, maritime, energy or natural resources sectors.

Job requirements:

• Have excellent writing, editing and presentation skills.
• Excellent knowledge of Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Clear and professional in both written and verbal communication. Note that fluency in English and business level Mandarin language skills (both written and oral) are essential.
• Highly organised and accurate with a high level of attention to detail.
• Professional and articulate.
• Enthusiastic, can-do, positive approach to tasks and situations, as well as requests for action outside normal scope of duties.
• Skilled in prioritising multiple tasks and able to remain calm and focussed under pressure.
• Ability to take personal responsibility, ownership and behave responsibly.
• Friendly, co-operative and approachable at all times.
• A team player who works in a flexible manner.
• Pro-active, using initiative and flexible attitude for any other ad-hoc tasks.
• Ability to maintain tact and diplomacy, trust and confidentiality.
• Willingness to broaden skills to meet evolving requirements.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Childcare Paralegal

Merseyside

3 Month Contract - Possible Extension £25-£30 (Umbrella)

This Local Authority is currently recruiting for a Childcare Paralegal to join their legal team based in Merseyside. This is a great opportunity for someone with legal experience in this area of work, to join the team as a Childcare Paralegal. The role offers the successful applicant agile working and a fantastic chance to join a highly motivated and dynamic team.

The Role

• Childcare Paralegal experience
• Drafting legal documents such as Part 25 Applications
• Support Solicitor in conduct of care proceedings.
• Own caseload of pre-proceedings cases, Attending PLO meetings on behalf of the Local Authority

The Person

• The ability to work as part of a team but also be self-motivated
• Preferably 1 year experience in a childcare/family legal team, ideally within a local authority open to private practise candidates
• Work under pressure ensuring timescales and legal obligations is met
• A strong communicator in different formats of written, oral and electronic formats

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Childcare Paralegal role in Merseyside, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us via email or phone. Contact details can be found below. If you know anyone else looking for work, we also offer a £250 referral bonus for anyone placed in a post for 12 weeks.

Contact Details

• Email: beth.kirby@servicecare.org.uk
• Phone: 01772208969

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

The Paralegal is to support the Partners and the Equity Capital Markets team on transactional work.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting in collating and researching company information from public sources and deal information
• Assisting with preparation of first drafts of documentation and review of Commercial Papers for transactions
• Assisting the clients with listing applications to the Singapore Stock Exchange
• Supporting with the administrative aspects of deals; ensuring timely retrieval of information; conducting due diligence
• Assisting on bible preparation and deal closing

Qualities and experience:

• Prior experiences with transactional, Capital Markets and or SGX listing related work is a plus but this role is also open to less experienced candidates/fresh graduates with a LLB and completed some internships
• Proactive and independent with an eye for attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal, strong communication and articulation skills
• Competent, eager and nimble to see the job through to completion
• A keen interest in equity capital markets and possess the necessary gravitas to work effectively with the Capital Markets team at all levels

Responsibilities

• Primary role will be to provide legal advisory support to a newly-established and growing Maritime E-Commerce business division.
• Provide legal support to other support functions including IT, HR, Finance and Treasury, either for standalone matters or in conjunction with primary role.
• Secondary role will be to provide legal advisory support required for the International Trading & Bunkering (oil and gas commodities trading) and Shipping (as both Owner and Charterer) business divisions from time-to-time.
• Provide transaction-specific compliance support as needed.
• Work closely with other in-house counsels within the group based overseas on matters of common/related interest.
• Instruct and manage the work of external legal counsel as needed.
• Carry out such other ad hoc tasks as required by Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (or equivalent) with about 8 to 10 years relevant working experience; candidates with more than 10 years’ relevant working experience may also be considered.
• Admission to practice in a common law jurisdiction or in the PRC will be desirable but not necessary.
• E-Commerce and M&A experience will be an advantage.
• Prior experience as an in-house counsel will be preferred.
• Must have both English (fluent spoken and proficient written) and Chinese (conversational spoken and proficient written) language skills.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of an inter-disciplinary team.
• Good stakeholder management skills.
• Able to balance the roles of business partner and control function.
• Flexibility with working hours; some travel (or relocation to Singapore) may be required.

Please send an updated resume to alfred.lai@marineonline.com or apply directly if you are keen to apply for this position

We will contact you if you are shortlisted for this position

Newly set-up Technology and Telco Service Provider seek dynamic and driven individual to join the team as Paralegal!

Job Description

• Preparing, drafting and reviewing commercial contracts and other legal documents particularly service agreements with third party vendors and customer services agreement.
• Working with internal clients on contracts and legal documents review
• Conduct legal research as requested
• Provide translation on contracts/agreements where necessary
• Other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Requirements

• Min 4 years of contract review and drafting related working experience in an in-house environment
• Degree/diploma in Legal Studies (degree holder in other disciplines with solid experiences in contracting review and drafting will also be considered)
• Well-organized, and excellent attention to details
• With high ability to work independently
• Proficiency with the use of Microsoft Office, especially Words and Excel
• Good command on both verbal and Written English

Interested applicant, kindly submit full-detailed resume to admin@clarist.com.sg

We thank all applicants for writing in. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

For candidate who applied for the advertised position is deemed to have consented to us that we may collect, use or disclose your personal information for purpose in connection with the services provided by us.

OPEN FOR FILIPINO CITIZENS CURRENTLY RESIDING IN THE PHILIPPINES

Position : Paralegal

Working Hours : Monday to Friday 11AM to 7PM New Zealand Time (6AM to 2PM Manila time)

Salary Range : 800 - 1,200 USD

About the company: 

We are a leading property law firm based in Auckland, New Zealand, specializing in conveyancing, property transactions, and related legal services. We make the legal process for buying, selling, and refinancing property simple for millennials in New Zealand.

We are looking for a dedicated and highly organized Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our team. This is a full-time position, and the candidate must be available to work during New Zealand business hours.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Tasks

• Conveyancing Support: Assist in the preparation and review of legal documents related to property transactions, including contracts, deeds, and settlement statements.

• Document Review: Examine legal documents for accuracy and compliance with New Zealand property.

• Client Communication: Draft and review legal correspondence, including emails and letters, to clients and opposing counsel.

• Case Management: Maintain an organized case management system, ensuring all documents, timelines, and correspondence are up-to-date.

Non-Legal Tasks

• Email Management: Sort, categorize, and respond to client and internal emails in a timely manner.

• Scheduling: Coordinate and manage appointments, meetings, and deadlines using digital calendars.

• Document Formatting: Use Canva to create and format presentations, brochures, and other non-legal documents.

• Data Entry: Input client and case information into Google Sheets and other databases.

• File Management: Organize and manage digital files using Google Drive/OneDrive.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Legal Studies, or related field.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal, preferably in property law.
• Comprehensive English skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be available to work New Zealand business hours.

Must have:

• Required software proficiency on the following:
• ConveyIt
• Pipedrive
• Xero
• Google Forms
• Google Sheets
• Canva
• Google Drive/OneDrive
• Asana
• Monday

Training:

Training in ConveyIt and specialized tasks related to property law will be provided to the selected candidate.

Your new company
This is a well regarded Greater Manchester law firm that has an excellent overall profile.
Your new role
The client is seeking an experienced post-completion paralegal for the commercial property team. The role will see you manage land registry applications, SDLT submissions and post-completion matters.
What you\'ll need to succeed
The successful candidate will have a stellar academic background, including the LPC, a minimum of 6-12 months experience in commercial property is essential. You will also be required to hold a full UK driving licence.
What you\'ll get in return
The successful candidate will benefit from joining a well-knit team and having excellent hands-on experience. The client offers excellent progression and development with the opportunity to secure a training contract after 6 months in the role.
What you need to do now


If you\'re interested in this role, click \'apply now\' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Your new company
This is a UK top 40 law firm with offices nationwide and an excellent overall profile. The client offers ongoing progression and development with a competitive hybrid working policy.


Your new role
This role will see you managing a litigated caseload of EL/PL cases. You will assess and advise on liability and quantum, deal with disclosure, conduct legal research and drafting of legal documents. You will devise strategic strategies to resolve cases in a quick and efficient manner with the best possible outcome for the client.


What you\'ll need to succeed
It is essential for the successful candidate to have excellent knowledge and understanding of EL/PL law with a proven track record of specialising in this area.


What you\'ll get in return
The successful candidate will benefit from ongoing progression and development, a very competitive salary dependent on experience with excellent flexible hybrid working options available.


What you need to do now
If you\'re interested in this role, click \'apply now\' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn\'t quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Practice Areas - Family law and Probate. Assisting 1-2 lawyers in drafting of correspondence and cause papers. Interviewing clients and taking statements. Managing files ie recording of deadlines, court dates and payments. Filing of documents on E-litigation and Syariah Court.

1 year minimum experience as a paralegal.

about the company
We are working with a prominent international legal firm with a large number of global offices particularly across APAC and the EMEA region.

about the job
You will be a paralegal with prior experiences in legal firms preparing the initial drafts of banking transactional documentation, engagement letters, KYC assistance. You may be expected to undertake cross-border work with legal professionals across the firm's international network.

about the manager/team
You will be working amongst one of the firm's largest and most lucrative departments which is undergoing a headcount expansion. You will work closely with a team paralegals under the firms banking and finance Partner.

skills and experience required

A diploma in paralegal studies or law degree is required.
2 years of banking legal experiences within legal or financial institutions are desirable.
Excellent legal and corporate language proficiency and corporate writing skills.
Good stakeholder management desirable.
Candidates who require work passes need not apply.

To apply online please use the 'apply' function.
(EA: 94C3609/ R23115352)

Leidos is seeking Paralegals located in the Washington DC area.  You will work in a fast-paced and diverse environment and will have a management team that encourages your career development and growth. 

Be part of a dynamic team in providing legal and technical services to support the Division of Offices, Boards and Divisions at the Department of Justice. In this role, you will gain many intangible skills, such as time and task management, critical thinking and problem solving, the ability to communicate complicated problems in a concise manner, as well as solve complex problems using available tools.

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Compiles, prepares, and summarizes relevant materials for use by attorneys in discovery and in preparation of motions, briefs and other legal documents

• Summarizes depositions and other transcripts

• Maintains case files

• Performs simple legal research

• Indexes, tracks and controls document discovery (including documents produced and received in discovery)

• Indexes, tracks and exhibits and other materials at depositions and at trial

• Prepares exhibit cross-references

• Assists attorneys in courtroom

• Reviews documents for relevance and privilege according to established guidelines and criteria

• Other examples of the types of work to be performed include compilation of documents for FOIA, production requests, Congressional inquiries, etc.

Work products are reviewed prior to submission; however, often develops these products with minimal direct supervision other than written guidelines. In addition to functions performed by Paralegal Is, performs moderately complex legal research; synopsizes transcripts of hearings and oral arguments for attorney use; reviews case related materials and, for example, identifies potentially conflicting statements or areas requiring further investigation; writes preliminary drafts of simple legal memoranda and correspondence. Contact mostly with other Contractor staff, but occasional contact with trial staff may be required.

The pay for this position will be $30.45/hr.

Required Qualifications: 

- Bachelor's Degree

-Paralegal certificate, or JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study (or equivalent)

- Related experience working with a federal or state legal entity or private law firm. Highly organized candidates, who show excellent attention to detail, are technologically savvy, possess strong analytical skills, and work well in teams.

- 1+ year of litigation paralegal experience or project experience, including at least one year of experience in automated litigation support. 

- Knowledge of federal and state court system, legal research procedures, and legal research resources. 

- Knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw. 

- Familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources. 

- Familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems.   

- Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret with SCI clearance.

Desired Qualifications: 

- Recent graduate of a Bachelor's degree program

- Automated litigation support experience

- Trial experience

- Current or active clearance

This position is covered under the Service Contract Act and is subject to minimum wage requirements as well as the minimum Health and Welfare benefit. Leidos will ensure that all provisions are met through their wages and benefits. The pay for this position will be $30.45/hr.

In 2023, Leidos was ranked as one of the “World's Most Ethical Companies” by the Ethisphere Institute for the sixth consecutive year. We were also ranked #2 on the Forbes’ list of Best Employers for Veterans and #26 on Careers & The Disabled Magazine’s list of Top 50 Employers for the Disabled!

Pay Range:

Pay Range -

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

An award-winning full service law firm, Allen & Gledhill LLP has been providing legal services to premier clients since 1902. One of the largest law firms in Singapore and South-east Asia, Allen & Gledhill counts among its clients some of the most well-known local and multinational companies and financial institutions. We have the following position for a highly motivated and committed individual to join our Firm:

Job responsibilities:

• Support legal fee earners in the drafting, amendment, finalization of documents
• Provide transaction support to legal fee earners
• Manage timeline for each transaction/project and ensure smooth operation of the transaction/project.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Job requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law / Arts / Business, and Diploma holders in law
• Fluent written and spoken English, and Chinese
• Excellent and demonstrated PC skills in MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint
• A team player with a “can-do” attitude
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Hardworking, efficient and able to multitask and work under pressure
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

For more information on our Firm, please visit our website at www.allenandgledhill.com.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Paralegal with at least 1 year experience in civil litigation work and personal injury litigation work. Work entails opening, management and closing of files, assisiting lawyers in legal research work, filing of documents through e-litigation independently and attending Court to assist lawyers with Court hearings.

Applicants must have knowledge of MS Office and Adobe.

Applicants to apply with full resume and expected salary.

Candidates with no experience in the legal industry may be considered.

One of the UK's largest and foremost law firms is currently looking to recruit a Paralegal within the Lifestyle & Estate Planning Team at their Leeds office, forming part of the Private Client Services Division.

Offering a salary up to £26,000 dependent on experience plus excellent benefits including pension scheme, childcare vouchers, and discounted gym membership, this is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the most respected law firms in the UK, recently ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations 2023.

This is a full-time permanent role, you would split your time between working from home and the Leeds office. Applications welcome from any level of qualification however a robust understanding of later life and Court of Protection matters as well as experience in managing professional attorneyships and powers of attorney are essential.

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The Role
You would provide key support as part of the Lifestyle & Estate Planning Team, working alongside solicitors and fee earners. With your solid background of estate administration you will manage professional attorneyships and powers of attorney, demonstrating the confidence to work on your own initiative right from the very beginning, running a large caseload with autonomy under limited supervision, often managing demanding and competing priorities.
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The Candidate
Previous fee earner or Paralegal experience with a genuine interest in estate administration, able to demonstrate…
- Experience in later life and Court of Protection matters
- Experience of care fee funding and benefits
- Knowledge of making Court of Protection applications
- Experience in managing professional attorneyships, knowledge in drafting and registering Lasting Powers of Attorney

You'll need to be hardworking, able to thrive in a pressurised environment; reacting to changing deadlines and priorities in a professional and pragmatic manner. You'll need an up-to-date legal knowledge and an enthusiasm for continuing your professional development to ensure that you are always able to provide the best services to clients. Empathy and compassion will be required to help clients through challenging personal circumstances.

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The Package
Salary circa £26,000. You'll also get the following benefits with the role…
- A huge number of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace
- Flexible working options to make sure that you're fully supported to work the way that best suits you
- Westfield health membership, offering discounted leisure and travel and refunds on medical services

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The Company
The business you'll be working for is one of the largest law firms in the UK, operating out of 14 UK offices with over 2,500 members of staff. They are proud of their values and offer a huge number of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace.

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Interested? If you think you're right for this Paralegal role, then click the 'Apply Now' button, send us your CV and we'll consider you for the first round of interviews. Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

LOOKING FOR FILIPINO OR PHILIPPINE-BASED CANDIDATES

Job Title: Paralegal

Salary Range: 1000 - 1500 USD / Month

Scope of Work:

We are seeking a candidate with strong English skills and provisional patent experience to join our team as an Intellectual Property Assistant. This role involves filing provisional patents, where experience in intellectual property law would be highly advantageous. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for various administrative tasks, including writing blogs, posts, and employee handbooks. Experience with ChatGPT for efficient blog post creation is a significant plus.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provisional Patent Writing (50%):

• Assist in drafting and filing provisional patents.
• Work closely with legal and research teams to ensure accurate and comprehensive patent documentation.
• Apply strong English skills to convey complex technical information effectively.
• Utilize intellectual property law knowledge to enhance patent drafting processes.

Administrative Tasks (50%):

• Collaborate on writing blog posts, ensuring high-quality content aligned with company goals.
• Contribute to social media posts and other communication channels.
• Assist in developing and updating employee handbooks and other administrative documents.
• Perform various administrative tasks as needed to support day-to-day operations.
• Leverage ChatGPT for efficient and creative content creation.

Minimum Requirements:

• Strong English skills with the ability to communicate technical information effectively.
• Proven experience in filing provisional patents.
• Knowledge or experience in intellectual property law is highly desirable.
• Ability to work on various administrative tasks, including blog and handbook writing.
• Familiarity with ChatGPT or similar tools for content creation.

Personality/Attitude/Culture Preference:

• Proactive and willing to take on diverse tasks.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.