Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a brand-new Paralegal position, to work in the London office of a leading US law firm.

The role will be offered on a rolling 6 month fixed-term contract basis and will be to support the high-performing Taxation team.

This fantastic opportunity will see you working in a top-tier practice area, partaking in a range of activities including legal research, drafting documents, and liaising with clients. Paralegals at this firm are offered a range of high-quality work and exposure that is second to none.

Typical duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Drafting responses to queries and maintaining trackers for investors.
• Reviewing the tax sections of documents.
• Liaising with local counsel and clients.
• Project management tasks for both advisory and transactional matters.
• Performing factual and substantive research.
• Assisting the Taxation Partner and the wider team with the development and maintenance of knowhow materials.
• Assisting team members with gathering business development materials.
• Attending practice group meetings and training sessions.

As such, the firm is looking for a driven Paralegal, with a strong academic background and 18+ months of availability. Suitable applicants will also have ideally gained some prior experience in a Taxation role (or similar) within a law firm or in-house legal department. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, as well as excellent attention to detail and organisation skills.

A highly competitive salary and benefits package is on offer, plus paid overtime and hybrid working arrangements.

Please do not delay in applying, as the two-stage interview process will commence shortly.