OPEN POSITIONS

OPEN POSITIONS

A career with Hausfeld provides a distinctive opportunity to work at a different kind of law firm.

US

  • Human Resources Manager

Hausfeld LLP is accepting applications for a Human Resources Manager with 7 – 10+ years of experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services firm to join the firm’s Washington, DC office.

The Human Resources Manager works with the US Managing Partner and Director of Administration to develop and administer human resources plans and procedures and contributes to the development and implementation of Human Resources (“HR”) goals, objectives, and systems. The Human Resources Manager also oversees and administers the firm’s benefits program and payroll functions and ensures compliance with applicable laws and payroll tax obligations.

The HR Manager manages the talent acquisition process, including sourcing, recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding and new employee orientation. The Manager will develop training programs that ensure all employees are familiar with their job responsibilities, as well as firm policies and procedures and creates and updates job requirements and job descriptions. They develop, analyze, and update the firm’s attorney and staff evaluation programs and manages the annual evaluation process. They will routinely monitor employee performance and create Performance Improvement Plans

(PIPs) for employees who have performance issues. They will develop and implement employee engagement programs, evaluate trends, and monitor market compensation data and conduct and analyze periodic compensation surveys.

The HR Manager develops, revises, and recommends personnel policies and procedures and maintains and revises the firm’s handbook on policies and procedures. They will maintain employee benefits programs and recommend benefit programs to firm leadership based on employee benefit needs, government regulation and competitive trends. They will obtain and evaluate benefit contract bids and award benefit contracts. They will perform benefits administration, including the processing of benefit claims and conduct educational programs on benefit programs.

The HR Manager handles investigations and resolution of employee issues, concerns, and conflicts.

They will ensure compliance with relevant federal, state, and local regulations as well as internal policies and procedures. They oversee employee exit interviews, analyze trends, and communicate results to firm leadership. They will maintain HR records and reports.

The HR Manager is responsible for Payroll administration.  Specifically, they will administer systems to process payroll account transactions (e.g. salaries, benefits, insurance coverage, garnishments, deductions, taxes and third-party payments), oversee payroll liabilities, including the calculation of employee federal and state income and social security taxes, and employer’s social security, unemployment, and workers compensation payments. They will assist, as necessary, in balancing payroll accounts, resolving payroll discrepancies, and answering payroll-related questions ensuring that payroll and related information remains confidential. They coordinate timekeeping and payroll systems and processes payroll changes (e.g. new hires, terminations, raises) and system upgrades. They will liaise with auditors and manage payroll tax audits. They will collaborate with others in HR and finance roles and maintain accurate records and prepare reports.

The ideal candidate must have 7-10 + years of experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services firm in a HR or payroll manager function, and a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting, Human Resources, or related field. They must have outstanding attention to detail, strong organizational, teamwork and communication skills (written and oral), a demonstrated ability to propose ideas and solutions, listen actively, take initiative, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.  They must have superior judgment and the ability to resolve conflicts and issues independently and professionally with a high degree of discretion and a demonstrated ability to protect and maintain confidential and sensitive information.  They must have strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, have highly efficient time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.  They must be self-motivated and effective in a team setting and individually and must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Hausfeld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, age, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and national origin. Hausfeld is committed to promoting a diverse workplace. We strongly encourage candidates from under-represented backgrounds to apply.

The firm requires all employees in the U.S. to be fully vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19. Applicants requesting exemption from this requirement because of a medical condition or religious belief should let the Human Resources Department know prior to any interview.

UK

  • Supervising Paralegal (London)

We are looking for a Supervising Paralegal to join our London team. The role will combine hands on involvement in our legal work with responsibilities for helping co-ordinate and supervise the paralegal team. You will be actively involved in one or more of our case teams, working with associates and partners across our core practices and, at times, across our offices.

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  • Commercial Disputes Associate (London)

We are looking for a high calibre commercial disputes litigator with 4-5 year PQE and excellent academics to join case teams in a client-facing role. The right candidate may either have a mix of general commercial disputes experience with competition law exposure or pure competition litigation experience. Either way, a deep knowledge of English Civil Procedure is key. Applicants should have strong project management skills, be a team-player and be keen to take on a considerable degree of autonomy and responsibility. You should have experience of, and be comfortable with, working in a client-facing role. European language skills are valued and international work is a readily available.

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  • Competition Disputes Associate - French Qualified (London)

We are looking for a high calibre competition litigator, with 5-6 year PQE and excellent academics, to join case teams in a client-facing role with a focus on our French clients. The right candidate should have competition law experience – previous exposure to damages claims in the private enforcement of competition law is a huge plus. Applicants should have strong legal project management skills and appetence, be a team-player and be keen to take on a considerable degree of autonomy and responsibility. If you are not French Qualified, we look forward to hearing more about your alternative experience. European language skills are valued and international work is readily available. Application deadline: 26 January 2024.

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  • Commercial Disputes Associate, Competition Focused (London)

We are looking for a high calibre competition litigator, with 3-4 years PQE, to join case teams in a client-facing role. The right candidate may either have a mix of general commercial disputes experience with competition law exposure or pure competition litigation experience. Either way, a deep knowledge of English Civil Procedure is key. 

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GERMANY

  • Personal Assistant (m/w/d)

We are looking for a Personal Assistant in our Düsseldorf office (full-time): 

  • Associate (m/w/d) – Competition Litigation

We are looking for an Associate specialised in Competition Litigation in our Berlin or Düsseldorf office (full-time or part-time): 

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  • Research Assistant - Litigation / Antitrust

We are looking for immediate reinforcement for our team of research assistants for at least three days per week in Berlin, Düsseldorf and Hamburg.

Your tasks:

  • handling of extrajudicial and judicial proceedings
  • research activities
  • assistance on pleadings

Your profile:

  • one or two exams, with a fully satisfactory grade point average
  • very good knowledge of English
  • team spirit and organizational skills
  • interest in antitrust law and civil procedure issues
  • previous experience is an advantage, but not absolutely necessary

We offer:

  • acquisition of valuable procedural law knowledge
  • good working atmosphere in a creative and friendly team
  • insights into innovative, tech-supported law enforcement
  • attractive remuneration
  • employment starting immediately

Contact:

If you consider working in our motivated and very friendly team, we look forward to receiving your complete application with your earliest start date and salary expectations.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone at: +49 30 322903001

  • Project lawyer (m/w/d) part-time

We are looking for project lawyer in Berlin or Düsseldorf (part-time). 

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We aspire to build upon our diverse and inclusive work environment, rooted in valuing different viewpoints and collaboration. 

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