Responsible Business and Pro Bono Paralegal

Farrer & Co is synonymous with the highest quality legal advice and service.

We advise individuals, families, businesses, financial services, educational and not-for-profit organisations on every aspect of the law, wherever the need arises. From our offices in London we work with trusted professionals around the world to deliver a seamless international service.

Our clients present us with complex and varied challenges. Whether that's a complicated family trust issue, a multinational corporate transaction, or an emerging threat to their reputation, they need clear thinkers who can advise on the best solutions, fast thinkers when speed is of the essence and agile thinkers who can produce a fresh approach to get the job done. That's why they choose us.

Our clients value our in-depth knowledge, technical excellence and diversity of disciplines. But what really binds our long-standing relationships with them is our approach: pragmatic, plain speaking and always steadfast in our values, which we hold dear. Values which mean we gain our clients' trust, always strive to do the right thing, and aim for the best results for them.

Superb client service sits at the heart of everything we do. We are modern lawyers with timeless values.

To provide i) paralegal support to the Responsible Business Partner and Head of Pro Bono – Counsel, and ii) Practice Assistant (PA) support to the Head of Pro Bono – Counsel. The Paralegal will have a keen interest in Responsible Business themes including social justice issues, human rights, environmental sustainability and community impact.  They will be flexible, highly motivated, display outstanding attention to detail and have the ability to multitask with ease.

• Providing general support to the Responsible Business Partner in building the firm’s four Responsible Business strands: Pro Bono; carbon emissions, community engagement and our clients and social value.
• Project management and organisation of Responsible Business and in particular, Pro Bono initiatives, with the supervision of the Head of Pro Bono - Counsel.
• Measuring and reporting on the impact of Responsible Business initiatives, and in particular the Pro Bono practice, using Excel, questionnaires and other means.
• Organising events and training sessions.
• Presenting the work of the Responsible Business team both internally and externally.
• Drafting, proof-reading and formatting internal and external communications.
• Conducting legal research using a variety of online and reference sources. Researching, analysing and interpreting primary and secondary legal sources, professional journals, annual reports etc.
• Assisting in the preparation of bundles.
• Building and maintaining technical knowledge of clients and their matters and their work/requirements in general. 
• Being solutions oriented.
• Providing support to the team on cases through investigations, due-diligence, drafting, research and analysis.
• Attending client meetings and assisting members of the team in preparation for such meetings.
• Co-ordinating and managing multiple diaries and appointments.
• Providing general administrative support to the team.
• Maintaining client contact details.
• Respecting the duty of confidentiality.
• Drafting and proof-reading legal documents and preparing written reports.
• Producing attendance notes, emails, letters, presentations and other documents.
• Regularly and accurately maintaining and updating correspondence and other e-filing.
• Working under pressure to meet deadlines with a flexible attitude to working overtime when an urgent task/transaction may require.

• Strong educational background.
• Previous paralegal experience would be preferred.
• Previous PA experience would be preferred.

• Passion for Responsible Business themes and in particular social justice.
• Proactive team player and supportive colleague, with an enthusiastic manner, who takes a flexible, 'can-do' approach to work.
• Confident in working autonomously/independently to meet deadlines.
• Meticulous and well organised.
• Adaptable and open to change, with a strong sense of responsibility.
• Possesses a highly proactive and innovative approach to problem solving.
• Ability to accurately follow complex procedures and instructions.
• High standards of attention to detail.
• Dynamic and driven individual with initiative.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Accomplished research skills.
• Strong IT skills: thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Previous relevant experience or a genuine interest in this area of law is desirable.
• Please note that although there are legal elements to this exciting role, it is mainly a non-legal role and will require a high degree of administrative and organisational skill.

The hours of work for this opportunity are 09:30am-5:30pm but it is essential to be committed, flexible and prepared to work beyond the normal office hours when necessary and in response to client demand.

Farrer & Co is an equals opportunity employer who welcomes applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We look to employ the best candidates regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, social or economic background, religion, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other protected characteristic.

We are keen to ensure candidates have the best interview experience possible, if you require any adjustments during the interview or application process, please let the recruitment team know.

Farrer & Co conducts a pre-employment screening which includes of a Criminal History Background and Credit Check for successful candidates.

Farrer & Co conducts a pre-employment screening which consists of a Criminal History Background and Credit Check for successful candidates.