Office Overview:
HFW is a sector-focused global law firm with over 700 lawyers across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. The firm adopts a progressive and commercially driven approach, offering specialized legal services in sectors such as construction, aviation, shipping, insurance, commodities, and energy. HFW emphasizes practical, business-oriented solutions backed by strong legal expertise.
Position Overview:
The role involves providing comprehensive administrative and legal support to internal teams, ensuring efficient document management, client servicing, and assistance in legal processes such as trial preparation, research, and document handling.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Administrative & File Management:
- Handling copying, scanning, and document management tasks
- File management including archiving and retrieval
- Managing post, courier coordination, and document services
- Updating client records in InterAction system
- Assisting in document production (formatting, merging, proofreading, etc.)
- Supporting invoice checks and marketing mailings
Legal Support (as required):
- Assisting in disclosure exercises and document review
- Preparing trial/arbitration bundles and case files
- Proofreading, document comparison, and cross-referencing
- Conducting legal and company research
- Summarising correspondence and tracking budgets
- Supporting translations and obtaining specialized reports (e.g., vessel reports)
Eligibility:
- Law degree or equivalent qualification
- Strong academic record (minimum 2:1 or equivalent; strong prior academic performance)
- Interest or specialization in relevant sectors (construction, shipping, aviation, etc.)
- Prior office experience, preferably in a law firm
- Excellent communication, organisational, and time management skills
- Strong IT proficiency (MS Office and related tools)
- High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
Application Process:
https://www.totallylegal.com/job/4041097/legal-team-administrator-energy-corporate-and-commercial-/?LinkSource=TopJob#application-form
Job Details:
- Opportunity: Administrative/Legal Support Role
- Stipend/Remuneration: £25,000 – £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)
- Mode: Hybrid
- Location: Newport (South Wales) or Crawley (England)
