Peters & Peters is a specialist law firm for heavyweight international disputes. Clients come to us in serious situations, when reputation, livelihood and liberty are at risk.
Founded in 1938, we established the first dedicated business crime team in London. We are now the largest such specialist team in Europe, augmented by top-ranked compliance, civil fraud and commercial disputes capability.
Clients include multinational corporations and financial institutions, governments, and high net worth individuals and families all over the world. We are currently representing clients in Asia-Pacific, Africa, Americas, Middle East, Russia/CIS, Europe and the UK. Our 70+ legal team speaks 20 major languages, and often works in politically sensitive circumstances.
Our cases are often high profile, complex and international. Key practice areas include anti-money laundering; bribery and corruption; commercial and trust litigation; corporate investigations, criminal antitrust (cartels); cross-border issues (including extradition, INTERPOL and mutual legal assistance); economic sanctions; financial regulation; fraud (civil and criminal); insider dealing; international asset-tracing and tax investigations.
The firm is based in the heart of the legal community on Fetter Lane, and we pride ourselves on our welcoming, supportive and collegiate environment, exposure to high quality work and the opportunity to work and learn from lawyers at the very top of their field. |
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced paralegal to join our Civil Fraud and Commercial Litigation department. This is a full-time role and will be offered on an initial twelve-month contract.
The successful individual will provide dedicated legal and administrative support on one case. Tasks may include:
- Administrative support for hearings and trials including agreeing indices;
- Preparing bundles;
- Arranging transcribers;
- Filing and retrieval of documents;
- Corresponding with external parties via email or telephone;
- Logistical support;
- Drafting research memos on a range of issues;
- Taking detailed notes at meetings or during conference calls with clients, Counsel and third parties.
Strong communication skills are essential, together with an exceptionally high standard of written and spoken English. The ideal candidate will have:
- A very strong academic background, including a law degree or GDL and the LPC or BPTC;
- A minimum of one year previous paralegal experience gained within a litigation department;
- Experience in large complex litigation cases;
- Excellent written and spoken English;
- Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills;
- A proactive and positive approach to work;
- High attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks;
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
The individual will be highly-organised, conscientious and able to cope with challenging deadlines.
Salary is dependent on experience. The firm offers a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave; pension contributions and subsidised gym membership.
Peters & Peters is committed to diversity and inclusion. |