ARBITRATION PARALEGAL

We are looking for an International Arbitration Paralegal  (indefinite-term employment contract) to join our Paris office and assist our teams of lawyers with management of their cases.

The position

• Assist lawyers in preparing documents for hearings and client meetings;
• Help manage hearing schedules and deadlines;
• Conduct legal research on international arbitration issues;
• Participate in preparing briefs, memos and presentations for hearings and client meetings;
• Coordinate the logistics of hearings and client meetings;

Your profile

• Knowledge of international arbitration proceedings, including arbitration rules and the applicable international conventions;
• An ability to carry out in-depth legal research and summarize results clearly and concisely;
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task and work effectively under pressure;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English;
• Applicants must be legally eligible for employmentin France now (without assistance for visa application).

Company description

• Paris Office of an international law firm. Office practice areas include litigation, arbitration and corporate.

How to apply

• Please send your resume, cover letter as soon as possible to Sandrine Davin (Paris Human Ressources Manager) via email at: sandrine.davin@hugheshubbard.com.
• Hughes Hubbard & Reed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability.
• Hughes Hubbard & Reed takes affirmative action in support of its policy to and advancein employment individual who are minorities, women and individuals with disabilities.