[Hiring] Paralegal, Disputes Resolution @Dentons

Role Description

The 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. The LDC offers an exciting opportunity for development and the chance to undertake work that is varied, challenging and engaging.

This role is predominantly dedicated to providing DSAR and Document Review support within the firm's Commercial and Dispute Resolution groups, offering an excellent paralegal experience and exposure to some of the firm's major clients.

Responsibilities include:

• Reviewing documents as part of large scale eDisclosure and eDiscovery exercises.
• Providing legal and administrative support to fee earners for their caseloads.
• Producing high quality bundles.
• Filing and maintaining correspondence and documentation.
• Undertaking legal research and delivering findings.
• Maintaining matter trackers.
• Preparing draft or amended pleadings.
• Corresponding with Counsel, Court and other stakeholders in a professional manner.
• Financial hygiene including time recording and billing.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in a Dispute Resolution or Employment Law environment (preferred).
• Experience using Bundledocs, Kofax, Relativity and Intapp Time (preferred).
• Basic working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules.
• Law degree or equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• 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.
• A strong and versatile team player.

Company Description

Dentons helps you grow, protect, operate and finance your organisation by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where our people can thrive, regardless of their background or circumstance.

• Polycentric, purpose-driven and committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and sustainability.
• We are a Disability Confident employer.
• We welcome applications from everyone, including those with disabilities.