Opportunity
EY seeks paralegals to support our legal and company secretarial team in Belfast on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract.
Key Responsibilities
* Support our lawyers and company secretaries in delivering exceptional legal services to clients
* Engage with technology and international teams to ensure efficient delivery
* Carry out day‑to‑day administrative tasks, including client engagement processes and billing
* Serve as the main point of contact for clients, providing regular updates on project progress
* Work alongside senior team members on projects such as corporate restructuring and compliance initiatives
* Conduct legal research, gather, collate and review data and documentation
* Produce initial drafts of legal documentation
* Assist with project management, liaising across multiple jurisdictions
* Support the development of the practice by drafting, amending and updating legal precedents, know‑how and marketing materials
Skills & Attributes for Success
* Team player; able to integrate with new teams quickly and build relationships at all levels
* Able to prioritise appropriately and deliver quality work to strict deadlines
* Able to solve problems creatively and pragmatically
* Attention to detail
* Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
* Strong IT skills and an ability to learn, understand and adapt to new systems and applications
Requirements
* Educated to degree level
* Previous experience within the company secretarial or legal sector preferred
* Aspirations to pursue a CGI qualification or training contract, or currently working towards it
* Excellent planning and organisational skills, together with proven resourcefulness and initiative
* The enthusiasm to build a career within a distinctive practice at EY
Benefits
* Continuous learning: develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next
* Success as defined by you: tools and flexibility to make a meaningful impact, your way
* Transformative leadership: insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs
* Diverse and inclusive culture: embrace who you are and empower to use your voice to help others
EY is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of employment.
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