Who we are?

Linklaters is a global law firm, with 30 offices in 20 countries worldwide.

We have been named as one of The Times’ Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality for the 10th year running, recognised by Stonewall as a top 10 employer for LGBTQ+ inclusion, and by the Social Mobility Employer Index as a top employer for advancing social mobility.

What can we offer you?

Linklaters can only achieve its vision and ambition with the support of outstanding colleagues in our business. As a Paralegal / Support Lawyer you can gain experience within a Magic Circle law firm, working on a fully remote basis in-house or in an alternative legal service provider environment. You will get experience working with Contentious team, as well as working closely with Linklaters clients, providing advice, training, assistance and offering exceptional client service.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a fluent German speaking Paralegal for a nearly 1 month document review.

Qualification/Experience required:

• LPC or BPC / SQE 1 & 2 / Foreign qualified (LLB + LLM)
• 2:1 and above degree
• 1+ year experience as a Paralegal conducting Document Review, analysing documents and compiling information
• Working with Relativity or similar software

General requirements:

• Ability to work within a pressurised environment
• Extremely organised - able to prioritise and manage workload
• Appreciation of the culturally diverse environment in which the firm operates
• Excellent eye for detail and presentation
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (sufficient gravitas and experience to work effectively with more senior colleagues including Partners, Managing Associates and Clients)
• Willingness to work long hours when required

How to apply?

Please ensure you have the Right to Work in the UK and can work full time. You must meet the minimum qualification / experience requirements in order for your CV to be considered.

Please ensure you add any additional languages you speak to the relevant tab of your application.

Applications are only accepted via the 'Apply' button on the top.

Technical Skills

This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.

Application Policy

Applications and CVs (direct or via agency) are only accepted online via the portal. Queries related to our roles must be directed to the relevant recruitment team and not the partners, practices or stakeholders ( lateralrecruitment@linklaters.com for legal roles or ukbtrecruitment@linklaters.com for business team roles ).