Clyde & Co is a global law firm with 400 partners, 2000 legal
professionals and 3600 staff in over 40 offices across six continents.
Its core global sectors position it at the heart of global trade and
commerce: insurance; marine, natural resources and energy; projects
and construction; aviation. Our vision is to be our clients first
choice for complex, multi-jurisdictional matters in our chosen sectors
by investing in our core practice areas in chosen locations, serving
an international client base and build a network of offices in key
trading zones. Our key focus is also to become the "go to"
firm in emerging markets, running ourselves professionally by
attracting and developing the best people.
Key Responsibilities
BD/Admin/Publications:
Reviewing daily case lists
Tracking and identifying forthcoming cases
Producing first drafts of case reports
Scanning legal and insurance press
Processing case alerts and managing alert service
Liaising with design/ library etc.
Uploading to Vuture and Website
Proofreading and editing
General legal and market research
Training:
All support for legal training including, liaising with counsel,
fee earners etc.
Admin arrangements for training sessions
Assisting with slides/presentations
Maintaining records
Proofreading
Collating supporting materials for speakers and assisting internal
speakers with research and preparation.
Researching future training needs
General legal and market research
Knowledge:
Legal research
Market research
Liaison with library and developing legal support resources and
maintaining intranet pages.
Maintenance of knowledge database including uploading all know how
Research/Admin support:
Research support for market-focused projects, to include
maintaining know how on all current issues.
Tracking legal and market developments
Court attendance to monitor developments
General support on specific projects
Specific support to senior team members
Essential Skills and Experience
Completed the LPC or equivalent.
An undergraduate law degree or equivalent (minimum 2:1 required).
Excellent attention to detail.
Eager to learn and get involved with a friendly and high
performing department.
Previous paralegal experience or experience in a research role
(desired but not essential).
This is the job description as constituted at present; however, the
Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the
changing needs of the business
