Paralegal
Location: London, UK
Length: 6 Months
Start Date: 16.06.2025 – 31.12.2025
Rate: £15-17 per hour
Hours: 35 hours per week (Hybrid 2 Days per week in the office)
Overview of the Role
* Provide proactive assistance to lawyers by undertaking legal research, gathering information and collating relevant information to support resolution of legal issues across the organisation.
* Prepare initial drafts of documents, following precedents and templates for review by others.
* Prepare case documentation, transcribe legal opinions, depositions and witness statements, putting together case dockets with detailed indices and checklists.
* Prepare general legal correspondence applying broad knowledge of legal principles, practices and procedures.
* Provide assistance to legal colleagues as required including maintaining databases and websites, electronic and paper filing, organising and coordinating meetings.
* Keep up to date on legislative, regulatory and industry-related developments, changes and trends. As required will compile related guidance notes for circulation amongst other paralegals and legal professionals.
Skills & Experience:
* Experience in working in a professional environment, providing technical and administrative support while respecting confidential and sensitive information
* Ability to communicate accurately, clearly and concisely.
* Ability to build relationships and work supportively as a team member.
* Good organisational skills with ability to work accurately and effectively under pressure.
* Shows initiative, commitment and flexibility when faced with obstacles.
* Motivated to learn and open to constructive feedback.
* Computer literate with skills across a range of IT packages
Qualifications:
* Educated to degree level or similar skill-set acquired through on-the-job or vocational training and relevant work experience.
* Ideally working towards a recognised paralegal qualification.