Analyst, Litigation Paralegal

About this role

BlackRock is one of the world’s pre-eminent asset management firms and a premier provider of global investment management, risk management and advisory services to institutional, intermediary and individual investors around the world.  BlackRock offers a range of solutions - from rigorous fundamental and quantitative active management approaches aimed at maximising outperformance to highly efficient indexing strategies designed to gain broad exposure to the world’s capital markets.  Our clients can access our investment solutions through a variety of product structures, including individual and institutional separate accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles, and the industry-leading iShares® ETFs.

Job Purpose/Background:

We are seeking a paralegal who will assist the firm’s Litigation & Employment team with the management of litigation and regulatory matters across BlackRock, primarily in the Americas and EMEA regions.

The successful candidate will join BlackRock’s Legal & Compliance department to assist in supporting seven Litigation & Employment lawyers based in London and six Litigation lawyers in the US.  The role involves working closely with two other paralegals based in Budapest and New York in relation to litigation/dispute resolution, contentious regulatory items and EMEA employment matters.

BlackRock’s Legal & Compliance department comprises approximately 600 employees globally.  The successful individual will be located in BlackRock’s Budapest office, where approximately 40 Legal & Compliance colleagues are currently based.

The successful individual will have gained experience at a large corporate law firm or financial institution.  Applicants must be highly organised and able to multi-task and prioritise responsibilities with a focus on attention to detail.  In addition, they must be able to take initiative to independently identify and analyse problems, generate solutions and make decisions.

The candidate will be expected to take on a complete workload promptly after joining and partner with the other paralegal and lawyers in the global team. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Working with the team’s lawyers to monitor and track the progress of litigation, regulatory and employment matters globally across the firm, including maintaining and updating internal reports.
• Assisting with joining, participating in and monitoring class or group litigation in various jurisdictions.
• Providing general support on litigation and employment matters, including liaising with internal or third parties such as law firms and litigation funders, assisting with litigation preservation notices, responding to queries and assisting with law firm invoicing.
• Assisting with disclosure or data privacy requests, including coordinating searches for email and hard copy documents and utilising appropriate business and technology resources.
• Assisting the team’s lawyers with internal reviews, investigations and reports, including organising and drafting written summaries or power-point presentations.
• Assisting in the preparation of board reports, including liaising with internal stakeholders to obtain and provide relevant updates.
• Assisting with research and drafting tasks, attestations and contract queries.
• Reviewing and responding to requests for information relating to legal and/or regulatory proceedings.

Knowledge/Experience and Competencies

• 2+ years legal/paralegal experience at a top law firm or financial institution.
• Excellent organisational, verbal and written communication skills and the ability to develop constructive professional relationships with stakeholders.
• Flexible, self-motivated team player with the ability to work quickly and efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Consistent willingness and demonstration of energy and proactivity to support other team members in fulfilling the team's priorities.
• Demonstrated skills in execution and planning and the ability to clarify tasks and requirements, organise time and manage workload to ensure deadlines are met.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently and efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (including Excel).  Knowledge of e-discovery software a plus.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.