LEGAL ASSISTANT – LITIGATION/ARBITRATION TEAM

Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the filing of submissions with arbitral tribunals and Swiss courts, including document formatting, cite checking, preparation of electronic and hard-copy documents, and translation work.
• Supporting hearing preparations, especially in arbitral tribunals.
• Assisting lawyers with document management, deadline management, procedural requirements and case preparation.
• Handling administrative and organisational tasks and providing general administrative support to lawyers, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements, filing expense reports, and handling incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Drafting and proofreading of correspondence and legal documents in French and English.
• Managing the administration of client files, including physical and electronic filing and archiving.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience as a member of litigation/arbitration legal teams, with particular focus on filing legal submissions, before Swiss courts and/or international arbitral tribunals.
• Excellent accuracy and a keen eye for detail.
• Strong organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise effectively. 
• Pro-active and responsive, demonstrating ownership of tasks and responsibilities; capable of working independently as well as part of a team.
• Flexible and adaptable in fast-paced environments. 
• Solid experience in providing administrative support and managing multiple tasks simultaneously.