Legal Assistant Paralegal

Company Description ThomannFischer – Your Commercial Law Boutique in Basel – is a full-service commercial law firm founded in 1998. The partners bring extensive professional experience and deep expertise across a broad range of practice areas. ThomannFischer collaborates with a network of selected foreign law firms, advisers, and international banks to manage international and cross-border transactions effectively. This environment provides team members with exposure to complex commercial matters and international clients.

Role Description The Legal Assistant Paralegal will support attorneys in managing commercial law matters and cross-border transactions in a hybrid working model based in Basel, with some flexibility to work from home. This is a full-time role that includes preparing and formatting legal documents, maintaining case files, and organizing correspondence and supporting materials. Day-to-day tasks involve conducting legal and factual research, reviewing documents for accuracy and completeness, and helping to track deadlines and procedural requirements. The role also includes coordinating communication with clients, courts, and external partners, scheduling meetings, and assisting with the preparation of presentations and transaction documentation. The Legal Assistant Paralegal will collaborate closely with lawyers and colleagues to ensure efficient case management and high-quality client service.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of Law and commercial legal principles, preferably with experience or education related to commercial or business law.
• Strong Legal Document Preparation skills, including drafting, formatting, and organizing contracts, pleadings, and transaction documents.
• Effective Communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, colleagues, and external partners.
• Proficient Research abilities to gather, analyze, and summarize legal and factual information from various sources.
• Careful Document Review skills with a focus on accuracy, consistency, and compliance with firm and regulatory standards.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple matters and meet deadlines.
• High level of reliability, discretion, and attention to detail when handling confidential information.
• Comfort with hybrid work arrangements and proficiency in standard office and legal software tools; fluency in German and good command of English are beneficial.
• Formal training or certification as a paralegal or legal assistant, or equivalent practical experience in a law firm or corporate legal environment.