An opportunity has arisen for a paralegal to join our Risk & Compliance team, supporting a team of risk lawyers. The role will encompass assisting in the management of the Firm's insurance arrangements, including the handling of claims against the Firm. The successful candidate will also be involved in a broad range of other risk and compliance related issues such as professional practice regulation and ethics.

This recruitment is likely to provide the candidate with opportunities to learn and become proficient in areas beyond their current area of expertise. Training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

Assisting Risk lawyers with:

• the renewal of the Firm's insurance arrangements in relation to professional indemnity, including completing the proposal forms, preparing the presentations to insurers and liaising with the Firm's insurance brokers;
• maintain the Firm's relevant processes, policies and procedures and industry standards;
• researching legal and other issues and dealing with general risk queries as they arise or as required;
• assist with the preparation of training and generally supporting the Risk & Compliance team as requested.

What you'll bring

Your skills

The successful candidate will:

• be proactive;
• be willing to take the initiative;
• have good organisational skills and attention to detail;
• have an excellent command of written and spoken English, and the ability to tailor style as appropriate;
• have a willingness to assist across a range of tasks; and
• maintain a positive, can-do attitude.

Qualifications and Experience

• Law degree desirable.
• Past paralegal experience advantageous.
• Past litigation experience desirable.

The role will also require the candidate to work collaboratively with other business services functions including Accounts, IT, and HR.

What's in it for you

We provide comprehensive support for our colleagues' health and wellbeing, including private medical cover, life assurance, critical illness cover, and regular health assessments. In addition, we offer a range of lifestyle benefits designed to help our team live their best lives, such as a cycle to work scheme, access to online GP appointments, discounted gym memberships, and an electric vehicle scheme.

If you require any assistance, please email us at talentacquisitionlondon@twobirds.com

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Location: London