Knowledge (Lawyer) Paralegal

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm, where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals.

Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why so many are longstanding. We enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 170 years.

As a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm, we are where you need us to be. Our footprint is extensive and committed across the world’s largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs.

At our best tackling complexity and navigating change, we work alongside you on demanding litigation, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas.

We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, infrastructure and resources. And we’re focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world.

All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition – which is to help you achieve yours.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your goals. Our ambition

The Opportunity

Team description

The paralegal position provides support to the team of Knowledge Lawyers within the Corporate division.

Key responsibilities

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Assisting the Knowledge Lawyers in monitoring developments of law and practice

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Conducting research, using internet and other research tools

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Helping to manage specialist online and legal know-how materials

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Writing and testing approved AI prompts

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Helping optimise the firm’s curated knowledge for AI

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Assisting with the document management of precedents

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Creating and maintaining online know-how

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Distributing know-how materials to relevant members of the Group

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Administrative tasks

Qualifications, skills and experience

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Educated to at least degree level

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Exposure to company law (whether through degree/LPC/SQE or previous employment)

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IT skills (in MS office software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ability to learn new IT skills and other database systems

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AI literate

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Experience in conducting indepth internet searches

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6 months to a year’s work experience in an office based environment (preferable but not essential)

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An innovative mindset, curious about AI and emerging technologies.

Competencies

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Excellent analytical skills

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Excellent written communication skills

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Excellent research skills

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Excellent client service skills

Team

Corporate

Working Pattern

Full time

Location

London

Contract type

Fixed Term Contract

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.