Job Description

We love the energy, focus and teamwork that enables us to deliver results for our clients. If you share this passion and have a genuine enthusiasm for legal work, then this role might be for you.




We're looking for a Paralegal/ Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive support to our global dispute resolution team.

Please note that this position is for those seeking a long-term career in legal support and will not offer a route to qualification.

Key Responsibilities


Litigation support, in particular: creating electronic court bundles and cross-referencing documents To undertake work in support of a team of fee earners, meeting an agreed target chargeable hours Assisting the team with team-specific financials/matter management Coordination of internal projects, involving elements of knowledge management, ways of working, business development, and marketing Assisting the team-head with client matters, projects, logistics and diary management Undertaking legal research tasks at the request of fee-earners Liaising with the Court in relation to date fixes and hearings Ensuring that all new client matters are accurately set up in the client accounting and database system Maintaining and amending client records and contact names where appropriate Ensuring files are kept up to date (including filing of documents, emails and correspondence) Undertaking and managing client specific BD arrangements for fee-earners, when necessary Delegating certain administration tasks received from the fee-earners Leading the way with innovation, technology and tools by supporting and trialling new initiatives Skills, Knowledge and Expertise


Previous litigation support experience Highly proficient with PDF software, Word, Outlook and file management systems A working knowledge of Excel and legal research resources Previous experience of (or an understanding of) time entry principles to fully manage own targeted chargeable hours Accuracy and attention to detail Superior organisation, administration and communication skills Ability to efficiently manage own time and prioritise workflow Ability to adapt to the continual roll-out of innovative tools and processes About Ogier

About Ogier

Ogier provides legal advice on BVI, Cayman, Guernsey, Irish, Jersey and Luxembourg law. Our network of locations also includes Beijing, Dubai, Hong Kong, London, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo.

Legal services for the corporate and financial sectors form the core of our business, principally in the areas of banking and finance, corporate, investment funds, dispute resolution, private equity and private wealth. We also have strong practices in the areas of employee benefits and incentives, employment law, regulatory, restructuring and insolvency and property.

Ogier's corporate administration business, Ogier Global, incorporates and administers a wide variety of vehicles including public and private companies, partnerships and trusts.

Ogier is based in 13 jurisdictions including Beijing, BVI, Cayman Islands, Dubai, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Ireland, Jersey, London, Luxembourg, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo.

Department

Dispute Resolution

Employment Type

Permanent

Location

London

Workplace type

Hybrid