Paralegal

at  McKinsey Company

Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem-solver who is energized by challenges? You’ve come to the right place.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

McKinsey’s Legal Department is seeking a collaborative, highly motivated Paralegal to join our European legal team. You will be based in one of our European offices, working closely with other paralegals and lawyers across Europe. You will be responsible for handling a wide range of paralegal tasks aiding with client support and team projects. You will liaise with a number of individuals within the firm (e.g., Partners, Finance, Corporate Tax team, Risk, office and sector leadership, local administrative leaders) as well as outside counsel in Europe. The work is fast-paced and involves problem-solving that can vary from more routine questions to complex and sophisticated legal matters.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• 3+ years of experience in a law firm setting as paralegal, contracts administrator or senior administrative support in a legal environment with generalist commercial understanding and knowledge of corporate secretarial functions
• Fluent in English (another European language is a plus)
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, including clear and effective writing and communication skills
• Ability to work in an international environment
• Ability to support with project management
• Excellent organizational skills and judgment, including the ability to efficiently handle high volume of work effectively, recognize priorities, manage time effectively and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in an extraordinarily fast-paced environment; advanced computer skills essential (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and data management systems)
• Confident team player who is highly collaborative and flexible and appreciates the confidential aspect of legal work

Please refer the Job description for details