Job Summary
Job Description
What is the opportunity?
You will be a Paralegal providing dedicated paralegal support to the Litigation and Employment Law team for Europe and APAC, acting as a trusted resource for the team and introducing workflow efficiencies. The position is a demanding role in a fast-paced environment. You must have an enterprise mindset and be able to effectively partner within the legal team and with other business and functional partners.
You will report to the Head of Litigation for Europe and APAC.
What will you do?
You will be responsible for:
* Preparing litigation reports and presentations for internal governance forums and Board/Board-level committees related to the various RBC entities operating in UK, Europe and Asia-Pac.
* Updating the status of matters on internal reporting tools, and managing and updating case files.
* Assisting with all aspects of document preservation and disclosure, including submitting collection tickets for e-discovery searches and all other matters related to the identification, collection and interrogation of electronic and hard-copy data.
* Liaising with external service providers and legal counsel for the export, hosting and review of available data.
* Issuing legal holds and responding to legal hold queries.
* Undertaking a first level review of data under the supervision of a more senior member of the team.
* Keeping attendance notes of interviews and other meetings.
* Billing, cost management and monitoring of legal fees, including the review of invoices, analysis and tracking of legal expenses, and overseeing case budget review.
* Performing legal research and developing/managing a legal precedent library for the team.
* Monitoring new case-law and upcoming legislative or regulatory change/ sharing of know-how.
* Streamlining the team’s filing system.
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
* Law Degree.
* Paralegal experience supporting a major law firm or in-house litigation department.
* Ability to perform responsibly without constant supervision.
* Able to effectively partner within the legal team and with other partners.
* Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
* Highly organised, able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
* Team player, able to work across organizational and geographic boundaries.
* Able to learn and apply new information, skills and procedures.
* Sound computer skills able to adapt and apply new technologies.
* Able to multi-task, undertake tasks within a tight time frame across multiple time zones, legal systems, and coordinate an effective response amongst many business and functional groups.
Nice-to-have
* Qualified to practice law in England and Wales or other common law jurisdiction.
* Minimum of 2+ years of postgraduate experience ideal but not essential.
What is in it for you?
We thrive on the challenge to be our best - progressive thinking to keep growing and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
* A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation
* Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
* Opportunities to work with the best in the field
* Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
* Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
* A world-class training program in financial services
* Flexible working options fully supported.
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Job Skills
Communication, Confidentiality, Detail-Oriented, Document Management, Group Problem Solving, Interpersonal Relationships, Legal Practices, Long Term Planning, Reviewing Contracts
Additional Job Details
Address:
100 BISHOPSGATE:LONDON
City:
London
Country:
United Kingdom
Work hours/week:
35
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRP
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2024-11-21
Application Deadline:
2024-12-05
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
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