Entry Level International Arbitration Paralegal
With over 2,800 lawyers in 27 key business centers around the world, Freshfields combines an unrivalled breadth of expertise across practice areas and borders with tremendous growth opportunities within our US practices. This unique balance defines our work style and culture. On one side, there's the friendliness, personal attention and lack of hierarchy you find in a small firm; on the other, the comprehensive network, breadth of work and resources of an international organization. We're a collegial firm - we work, learn and socialize together as one team. We're also truly international in both outlook and opportunity.
Requirements:
• Fluency in Spanish is required. Fluency in Portuguese is a plus.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 0-1 years of experience.
• Ability to lift 40lbs.
• Capability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive matters and respond effectively to such situations.
• Enthusiastic, pro-active, self-motivated, and flexible.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills.
• Solid proofreading skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work overtime, on weekends and travel to and from hearings.
Job Description
• Organize hard copy and electronic case documents, including managing electronic files and preparing binders.
• Responsible for overall case file maintenance, including indexing, and filing case materials.
• Proofread and edit attorney work product (grammar, usage, and content).
• Translate legal documents for the attorneys.
• Research current events and perform key word searches in Lexis and other news data bases.
• Assist attorneys with filings in ICSID, NAI, and ICC arbitral institutions. Provide up-to-date information on jurisdiction filings, rules, and procedures.
• Modify and reformat PDF files and Microsoft Office documents.
• Assist with hearing preparation.
• Communicate with outside vendors for translations, document repositories, databases and document reproduction.
• Provide status updates on active matters to the appropriate attorneys.
• Coordinate with litigation support regarding data loading, etc.
• Liaise with office support staff to ensure efficacy of workflow.
• Perform other paralegal duties as necessary.