Perkins Coie

Legal Business Analyst


PayCompetitive
LocationLondon/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: R0005285

      Job Description:

      The London office of Perkins Coie is seeking self-motivated individuals, dedicated to providing value, superior service, and a high degree of integrity and enthusiasm for their work. We have created a company culture based on collaboration, devotion to serving our clients, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our Legal Business Analyst program presents an outstanding opportunity for career development, offering comprehensive exposure to different areas of legal practice, and fostering professional development.

      As a Legal Business Analyst, you will rotate across fee-earning, effective working, and business development roles, providing crucial support to associates, partners, and other business professionals within the firm. Your role will encompass a wide range of responsibilities aimed at ensuring efficient operation of our legal practice and delivering high-quality services to our clients.

      The ideal candidate must be a member of Zero Gravity, a final year university student or graduate, and interested in the path for Solicitors. Interested candidates should apply.

      ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

      These essential functions are primary job duties that incumbents must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation.

      • Responsible for miscellaneous tasks and special projects required using a variety of software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Adobe). Documents could include spreadsheets, charts, graphics, presentations, forms, PDF conversions/signature packets, and closing sets.
      • Proofread documents for accuracy and consistency according to the firm standards.
      • Perform other duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.
      • Conduct legal research and assist in drafting legal documents to support transactional preparation.
      • Review legal documents to ensure accuracy and consistency while proofreading documents according to the Business Practice Group’s proofreading guidelines.
      • Create social media and online marketing materials, as well as research and produce blog and podcast content.
      • Contribute to the expansion and development of the London office through various business-related tasks.

      SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED

      • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote) and Adobe Professional.
      • This position also requires attention to detail with excellent analytical, organizational, proofreading, and quality control skills.
      • Strong written and oral communication skills, the ability to express oneself effectively, and excellent grammar, punctuation, and spelling are required.
      • Ability to work effectively in teams and independently, with limited direction on complex tasks, effectively prioritize tasks and manage multiple, simultaneous deadlines in a fast-paced environment, learn new skills quickly, and organize and track legal documents.
      • Strong work ethic and problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with personnel, and manage confidential information sensitively and discreetly.

      SPECIFIC SKILLS PREFERRED

      • Ideal candidates are preferred to have a strong interest in the legal or business industry, including an understanding of corporate and transactional terminology and processes and financial information.
      • Familiarity with document management systems and legal terminology.

      EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

      • Achieved or on track to achieving a 2.1 at degree level (any discipline) and have obtained 128 UCAS points or equivalent, not to include points from AS levels or General Studies (320 points under the pre-2017 UCAS Tariff). If you have any mitigating circumstances that affected any of your academic results, we recommend that you include them in your CV.
      • Proficiency with standard MS Office applications.

      ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT

      • Must be a Zero Gravity Member
      • UK Work Authorization required.
      • This position requires on-site presence at our London office. Remote work is not an option for this position.

  • About the company

      Perkins Coie is an international law firm headquartered in Seattle, Washington, and founded in 1912.

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