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Paralegal - PSL Hub

Full time at a Laimoon Verified Company in South Africa
Posted on April 24, 2024

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LexisNexis, a part of RELX, is a leading global provider of legal, regulatory, and business information. We help customers increase productivity and improve decision-making and outcomes. Our 10,500 experts and innovative tools help us shape a better world for our customers and communities. About the Role In this role, you will be helping to provide legal practical guidance and market insight. You will be reviewing documents, undertaking legal research, drafting content, and contributing to the smooth running of the LexisAsk and current awareness service. E xperience or a background in Finance is ideal, and some prior paralegal experience in a law firm is desirable. This is a contract role, until the end of December with possibility of extension thereafter. The role will be based onsite at our offices. Responsibilities Reviewing new and existing content for quality and legal accuracy, and making recommendations for process improvements Monitoring of developments and inputting information to maintain trackers of consultations, cases and dates Collaborating with external authors regarding externally written content Arranging and taking notes at Editorial Board and other meetings and liaising with attendees where required Conducting legal research and liaising with subject matter experts within the Practical Guidance practice area teams Drafting replies to queries from customers within a specified response time Applying taxonomy to news items consistently and accurately Supporting the development and implementation of initiatives to grow and improve the current awareness offering Requirements Have a degree in Law, or equivalent experience Demonstrate an eye for detail and a quality oriented focus. Be able to demonstrate excellent research and writing skills Have a good understanding of legal issues, procedures and content types Be able to think creatively, handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work to strict deadlines Be able to communicate influentially and effectively to a range of audiences, including senior stakeholders Be a natural, innovative problem solver, able to collaborate with your team to resolve issues Have an understanding of, and willingness to use, social media and new technology Work in a way that works for you We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization, with various flexible and remote working options available to employees Working with Us LexisNexis Legal & Professional is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Together, we are building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Working for you We believe in a healthy work/life balance. We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:- Comprehensive, multi-carrier health plan benefits- Disability insurance- Life and accident insurance- Retirement benefits- Study leave About our Team LexisNexis is a data and analytics company with 10,500 colleagues serving customers in more than 150 countries. We're one of the largest information and analytics companies on the planet. We design solutions that help our customers increase productivity, improve decision-making and outcomes, and be more successful. LexisNexis, a division of RELX Group, is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: https://forms.office.com/r/eVgFxjLmAK , or please contact 1-855-833-5120. LexisNexis Legal & Professional is a leading global provider of legal, regulatory and business information and analytics that help customers increase productivity, improve decision-making and outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. We help lawyers win cases, manage their work more efficiently, serve their clients better and grow their practices. We assist corporations in better understanding their markets and preventing bribery and corruption within their supply chains. We partner with leading global associations and customers to help collect evidence against war criminals and provide tools to combat human trafficking. We endeavour to advance the rule of law across the world.Our teams are combining unparalleled legal and business information with analytics and technology to advance what's possible for the way our customers work and to advance what's possible in the world by strengthening the rule of law.

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