Basics

Level: Independent Contractor
Schedule: Flex-Time
Education: Associate Degree in Law or Business, or equivalent experience
Experience: 0-3 Years
Location: Milan, Italy or Remote (within Italy)

Motu Novu Studio Legale (MNSL) seeks a paralegal staffer who will support the firm’s attorneys in several day-to-day activities related to their practice, as is customary for the role. Based in Milan, Italy at MNSL’s main office; telecommuting is possible if the candidate demonstrates the ability to productively work remotely. Day trips around Italy and occasional domestic or international travel within Europe or to the United States.

What You Do

  • Provide personal and operational support to the firm’s attorneys
  • Summarize cases and prepare reports for the firm’s attorneys
  • Draft, proof-read, file, organize, and archive legal documents and memos
  • Conduct research, investigate facts, and develop legal arguments
  • Monitor changes in the law and jurisprudence, and draft updates

What You Need

  • Confident and poised attitude in internal and external interactions
  • Demonstrated legal research and organizational skills
  • Exceptional oral and good written communications skills
  • Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
  • Proficiency with office productivity tools

Languages

  • Italian – European CEFR Level C2
  • English – European CEFR Level B2 or higher

Location and Authorizations

  • Must be based in or around Milan, Italy, or willing to relocate there at their own expense, or capable of telecommuting productively
  • Italian citizen or legally authorized to live and work in Italy
  • VAT setup as an independent contractor. For full-time employment, see: Paralegal

What You Get

  • Base Compensation: €1500-€2500/month upon VAT invoice, depending on qualifications and experience
  • Benefits: performance bonus
  • Opportunity to work on a wide range of assignments
  • Opportunity to travel within Europe and to the USA
  • Opportunity to fully develop your career