Job Introduction
We have an immediate need for Contract Paralegals with Commercial experience. This role will require possible office attendance in Birmingham. This is on a 3-6 months basis, there is the potential for longer term opportunities off the back of this role.
Please note that this role will require you to work via an umbrella company and is on a day rate basis.
Role Responsibility
* Paralegal support for a range of projects involving contract review, contract data extraction and general commercial legal work.
* Working with lawyers at all levels plus legal technologists and project managers to deliver solutions for our clients.
* Drafting documents, working with supervisors to understand the full context and relevant quality standards.
* Liaising directly with clients, capturing accurate notes and minutes where required, coordinating meetings and next steps.
* Reviewing client communications and liaising with the project team to provide information, carry out research and respond accordingly.
* Project administration, managing time and finances accurately and reporting on progress.
The Ideal Candidate
* Excellent communication skill (both oral and written).
* Commercial legal/contract review experience beneficial.
* Accuracy, good organisational skills and flexibility.
* Attention to detail and the ability to work under tight timescales.
* Good knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.
Familiarity with legal technology solutions such as AI contract review, document automation and matter management systems is preferable.
About TLT
Fast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people.
We work with high profile clients in innovative sectors. With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,800 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. TLT was named Law Firm of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2023. This marks the third year in a row the firm has taken away this accolade in industry awards - having previously been named Law Firm of the Year at The Lawyer Awards in 2021 and the British Legal Awards in 2022.
Our purpose is to protect, prepare and progress our clients for what comes next and it’s essential that we do the same for our people, our planet and our communities too. In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone to be their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute.