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FIG Paralegal - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Legal
  • Bristol

AI generated summary

  • You should be highly organized, commercially-minded, a team player, and possess strong communication skills while prioritizing commitments and focusing on client needs.
  • You will assist lawyers with transfer documentation, complete investor questionnaires, liaise with clients and administrators, and manage the transfer process, including tracking documents and payments.

Requirements

  • Previous experience working as a paralegal would be advantageous but not a pre-requisite.
  • Most importantly, you need to be someone who is highly organised, commercially-minded, a team worker and able to put yourself in the shoes of the client.
  • The successful candidate will:
  • Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills;
  • Have experience of prioritising competing commitments and working to deadlines; and
  • Demonstrate a client-orientated approach, both internally and externally.

Responsibilities

  • Working with lawyers representing the sellers and fund managers of the interests being transferred to agree transfer documentation.
  • Completing investor questionnaires.
  • Liaising with our client and its offshore administrators in relation to the above.
  • Managing the transfer process, including tracking the progress of each document and facilitating the completion of the transfer (and the payment for the interest).

FAQs

What is the duration of the contract for this paralegal position?

The contract for this paralegal position is for 6 months.

What will be the primary focus of the paralegal's workload?

The primary focus of the paralegal’s workload will be assistance with one major client, although there may be opportunities to work on other matters within the group.

What are the core service lines of the FIG practice?

The core service lines of the FIG practice include Investment Funds, Payments, Consumer and Small Business Finance, and Financial Regulation.

Is previous paralegal experience required for this role?

Previous experience working as a paralegal would be advantageous but is not a prerequisite for this role.

What skills are required for the successful candidate?

The successful candidate should demonstrate good oral and written communication skills, experience in prioritizing competing commitments and working to deadlines, and a client-oriented approach.

Where is the FIG team located?

The FIG team operates from two offices, located in London and Bristol.

What responsibilities will the paralegal have?

The paralegal will be responsible for working with lawyers to agree on transfer documentation, completing investor questionnaires, liaising with the client and offshore administrators, and managing the transfer process.

Is there any opportunity for overtime?

Yes, the paralegals currently undertaking this work often work outside normal office hours, for which they receive overtime pay.

How does Osborne Clarke approach diversity and inclusion?

Osborne Clarke values difference and encourages applicants from all backgrounds, fostering a culture where everyone can feel themselves and belong.

Who should I contact for more information about the role?

For more information about the role, you can contact Patrick Fermin Ryan at patrick.ferminryan@osborneclarke.com.

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Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1748
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We’re an international legal practice and our goal is simple: to help our clients and our people succeed in tomorrow’s world. In a business environment that’s facing new digital, economic, political and environmental challenges, we help our clients to gain competitive advantage by providing commercially focused insights and legal services. We’ve been around for over 250 years and have a presence across Europe, Asia and the US. Within our core sectors, our clients range from market leaders to fast-growth companies. Our structure and approach ensures we’re experts in the sectors our clients work in and we understand the issues they face. We believe that the more we understand the big picture, the more we can provide positive and insightful solutions across the spectrum of advisory, litigation and transactional services. But we don’t stop at being experts. We believe in building diverse, enduring and rewarding relationships. Our clients and our people tell us that we have a strongly ingrained, genuinely differentiated approach that’s unstuffy and easy to work with. It’s what makes us different to other law firms and helps us to work in partnership with our clients and connect the dots that other law firms might not see.