The Role:
DORIS Engineering UK is looking for a dedicated Paralegal Assistant who is keen to gain experience in a professional environment and get exposed to operational, commercial, legal and technical sides of the business. You will be supporting our commercial and legal team with internal and external requirements. This is a great opportunity to gain invaluable experience and knowledge in corporate and commercial law.
Scope of Responsibilities:
- Document review and draft of documentation.
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders via emails or phone.
- Preparing material for contracts, often to tight deadlines.
- Assisting in drafting contract and other legal documents.
- Managing files and keeping a track on contract completion.
- Some administrative work including form filling, taking notes, scheduling and arranging meetings, arranging for signatures, and more.
Competencies & Soft Skills:
- An understanding of legal processes and documentation, with knowledge in corporate or commercial law would be advantageous.
- Enthusiastic and able to work in a fast-paced environment dealing with complex matters.
- Highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Willing and keen to learn and support the team with various activities.
- Motivated and willing to get stuck in and involved.
- Driven to do an excellent job as efficiently as possible.
- Attention to Detail – Ensuring accuracy in legal documents and filings.
- Communication – Ability to explain complex legal matters clearly.
- Discretion – Handling sensitive information with confidentiality.
- Good, positive, can-do attitude.
- Proactive and able to work autonomously.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Package (including Word, Excel, Power Point).
Qualification:
Undergraduate LLB Law Degree or a Non Law Degree and the PGDL or LPC Graduate.
DORIS Office is based in Wimbledon, London.
Your Application
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in this vacancy. Your application will be carefully considered during the initial screening process. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants we are unable to personally respond to everyone that applies but we will contact you if you are selected to progress in the recruitment process.
DORIS Group is an equal opportunities employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
To comply with immigration legislation, DORIS Group is legally required to verify your right to work in the UK.
Candidates requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered alongside other applicants. Appointments will be based upon DORIS GROUP being able to provide evidence that there are no other suitable candidates for this vacancy within the EU/EEA or the role is listed on The Shortage Occupation List.
APPROACHES FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED OR ACKNOWLEDGED
