About The Team This role will join Paul Dowling and Sophie Turner's team, who specialise in international human rights and environmental claims against companies and the state. The team have particular expertise in the field of conflict of laws and complex large-scale litigation against multinational companies. The team is currently focused on bringing a claim on behalf of a group of villagers from Madagascar against the mining company Rio Tinto. The claim alleges that pollution from a mine has caused local residents to be exposed to dangerous levels of contaminants. Overall purpose of the role To work as a paralegal as part of a team working on group actions against multinational corporations for human rights and environmental abuses abroad. To provide a reliable and efficient service for clients and assist with the general administration of claims. To undertake a wide variety of paralegal and administrative tasks as set out below. This role will require regular travel abroad and the successful applicant must be willing and able to travel regularly and accommodate working abroad. Main Duties And Responsibilities This role involves analysing documents and data, client liaison, research work, general correspondence, and administrative support. The role will involve regular travel abroad to take client instructions, to accompany experts, and to take witness evidence. Liaising with clients, barristers, other solicitors, experts, costs draftsmen, the courts and others to arrange meetings and also to give and receive information and documents. Liaising with third parties with respect to technical IT and other projects. Administrative duties to include arranging meetings, booking meeting rooms, hotel accommodation and international travel arrangements, including security, visas and medical requirements. File/case management To effectively manage group claims and ensure that accurate information and instructions are obtained from clients, that accurate records are maintained, and that all files are kept up to date. Assisting with client liaison including interviewing clients and taking instructions, preparation of witness statements, research work, maintain accurate case files and providing general administrative support. Attend court for applications, hearings, trials etc. when requested to do so. Thorough and accurate notetaking at meetings and preparation of file notes. Preparing court and other documents for approval by fee-earners. Organising and preparing court and other bundles including counsel briefs and instructions to experts. Ensuring that Lexcel and data protection obligations are met and that all work is conducted in compliance with SRA rules and the Civil Procedure Rules. Calls/ correspondence and clients/ third party management Dealing with calls and regular email correspondence, including the filing and drafting of correspondence. Communicating with clients and/or other parties effectively, including frequently in French, and adopting an approachable and professional manner in all dealings. Liaising with accounts staff, completing petty cash requests and reimbursements from accounts, dealing with invoices and fee notes. Document/ data management Applying excellent organisational skills to maintain complete internal and client files, including all associated tasks such as file opening, regularly updating case information, the timely and accurate filing of correspondence and documents, time recording and ledgers, preparation of bills and costs information as needed, and file closing. Ensuring database information is updated and maintained in accordance with instructions and in line with relevant processes. Paying attention to detail and ensuring accuracy. Information technology Using IT to provide a high quality, cost effective and efficient service to clients. Demonstrable experience of Excel skills at a high level. Training Undertaking training where needed to be able to deliver a high quality and effective team coordination service. Keeping knowledge up to date by attending in-house seminars, carrying out research, reading and attending courses where appropriate. Undertaking IT training to be able to provide leadership and support to team members on the use of all of the technology available. Performance measured by Effective prioritisation and management of a busy workload so as to meet multiple and often competing deadlines. Timely and accurate filing and preparation of court documents including bundles. Contributing to an efficient, calm, and well-ordered environment in which the team can carry out its work effectively. Responding in a helpful and professional way in all work interactions. Delivery of an efficient, accurate and speedy service. Working with initiative; maintaining a flexible and responsible approach. Good attendance and meeting chargeable hours targets. Any other tasks as might from time to time be required. Person specification Proficient in French (native or fluent preferred). Genuine interest to work with a leading claimant law firm and passionate about securing access to justice for all. Solid understanding of litigation procedures. Relevant legal qualifications (LLB or GDL or LPC or LLM or MA in law or relevant field). Demonstrable experience in drafting legal documentation and correspondence. Demonstrable paralegal and / or legal experience with reference to drafting and analysing documents, client liaison and legal research. High level of self-organisation as well as demonstrated ability to assist others in organising files and materials necessary for performance of their work. Must be both self-reliant and a team player, self-directed and flexible, and possess a composed demeanour under pressure. Ability to work independently under minimal direction. Excellent communication skills, demonstrated by ability to communicate accurately, clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing in both English and French. Demonstrable experience of a high level of proficiency in IT, especially with Word and Excel skills, fast and accurate keyboard skills, ability to work with a database and GPS technology. Proven ability in using databases and spreadsheets for large volumes of data entry and application of formulas for analysis. Ability to be flexible and to travel abroad and work in remote locations, sometimes at short notice, is essential. Applicants with shorter notice periods will be preferred, but not essential. Proven experience in dealing sensitively with vulnerable clients and managing difficult situations and conversations professionally. Proven commitment to empowerment of marginalised groups. Proven ability to organise and prioritise a complex workload and work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining a positive attitude. Proven ability to take initiative, work and contribute to a team environment and maintain a professional conduct. High level of numeracy and good at problem solving.. Location : Greater London, England, United Kingdom