Main purpose of the role: To assist lawyers in preparing and handling legal documents and reports. To also conduct legal research and analysis and help with other ad hoc administrative tasks and projects.
Reports to: Partners – Dispute Resolution
Main duties and responsibilities:
· Analysing, collating and summarising large quantities of information
· Researching points of law and other factual issues and preparing reports on the same
· Collating and organising bundles of documents for disclosure, witness statements or exhibits
· Providing general administrative support to fee-earners including drafting, reviewing and proof-reading legal documents
· Working with the Legal teams and the in-house Practice Support Services team to organise and manage disclosure exercises including document management and review
· Working on various stages of disclosure exercises including collating, organising and reviewing documents for relevance and privilege
· To help with other ad hoc projects assigned by the Partners and Associates of the team.
· Develop links between European and Asian insurance and construction practices.
Key relationships: This role works closely with Partners, Associates, Trainees in the DR team.
Person Specification:
Education / Qualifications / Experience:
· University graduate;
· At least two years' related working experience, preferably with a legal background and with some experience of reserve philosophies employed by insurance companies;
· Experience investigating and writing reports to insurers on liability and coverage issues;
· A sound knowledge of and experience in all aspects of dispute resolutions is preferable but not essential; and
Knowledge and Technical Skills:
· Good communication and interpersonal skills;
· Analytical and problem-solving skills; and
· Good computer skills.
General Skills:
· Able to work independently and within a team;
· Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines;
· Well organized and able to prioritise and work under a tight schedule;
· Proactive team player; and
· Attention to details and flexible.