About Our Client
An international Arbitration Law firm based in Geneva.

Job Description

• Responsible for overall file maintenance regarding several active arbitration matters, including organising and filing documents and exhibits, preparing correspondence with the Tribunal and opposing counsel, managing time sensitive requests, and managing hard copy and electronic case documents, including the preparation of electronic and physical bundles.
• Providing support to our offices based in Geneva and other countries.

• During the hearing, assisting the Partners and Counsels with their preparation of materials for each day of the hearing, including cross-examinations and witness bundles, whilst also completing various time-critical requests from members of the team.
• Throughout the preparation and hearing, also acting as a liaison to our clients for the Partners and Associates

• Working towards deadlines and assisting the team with filings of various submissions under arbitral institutions such as ICSID, ICC and PCA.
• Carrying out pre-filing assistance, performing substantive cite-checking, extensive formatting, and proofreading of the submission documents and accompanying exhibits.
Carrying daily general secretarial duties.

The Successful Applicant

• Previous experience as a Secretary or Paralegal in a Law firm, ideally in the litigation and/or arbitration department.
• Bachelor's degree in Law, Paralegal Studies, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Certification in Paralegal Studies or Legal Administration is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and legal research databases.
• Familiarity with case management software and electronic filing systems.
• Strong ability to create, edit, and format complex legal documents and exhibits.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (French or German is a plus), with a keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities, capable of prioritising tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate needs and offer solutions.

What's on Offer
Join the dynamic legal team of an international Arbitration Law firm.

Job ID JN-082024-6500707