legal assistant – litigation/arbitration team

vor 12 Stunden

Genf, Genf, Schweiz LALIVE Vollzeit

LALIVE is an international and independent law firm based in Switzerland, with offices in Geneva, Zurich and London, renowned for its expertise and experience in international legal matters, in particular dispute resolution.

We are looking for a dedicated, bright, and motivated
Legal Assistant
with
specialist experience in filing legal submissions
,
particularly with arbitral tribunals and/or Swiss courts
.
This position is ideally suited to an experienced Legal Assistant, Paralegal, Jurist, Clerk, or equivalent, with background in litigation and/or arbitration practices. The successful candidate will be based in our Geneva office and will work in both French and English as part of cross-office and cross-departmental disputes teams. If you have an excellent attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and a genuine desire to contribute to a dynamic and internationally disputes-focussed practice then we look forward to hearing from you.

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.

Ideally you will have 3+ years' experience gained a similar role, as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal or equivalent. Fluency in both English and French is essential, and business-level German would be a strong asset. You must be a confident and competent in using IT tools, particularly Microsoft Office. Experience with Exhibit Manager is also highly desirable.

If you are interested in joining our dynamic international team, please submit your application documents (CV and cover letter) here addressed to Leslie Brasseur, HR Manager. For any questions regarding this role please email Only direct applications through our recruitment platform considered.

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