Overview
We are recruiting for multiple Paralegals to join our Investigations directorate on a 12-month fixed-term contract basis. This is a hybrid role. We investigate reports and complaints about solicitors and others we regulate. These investigations arise from behaviour both within and outside of practice, vary in length and complexity, and we apply a range of factors to decide on the action we should take.
Responsibilities
* Reviewing large volumes of information and documents to identify evidence or issues
* Collating bundles of paperwork for use in misconduct proceedings
* Drafting documents to a high standard
* Analysing technical and legal information
* Providing your views and findings both orally and in writing.
You will be enthusiastic, able to become self-supporting within a short time, and able to work both independently and under direction. You will need to be flexible and work to competing priorities within defined timescales. Your primary focus will be on supporting Investigation Officers and taking direction from them on what is required from you, assisting them to manage a varied caseload and support high priority investigations.
Key Qualifications
Close attention to detail, strong analytical skills, ability to work flexibly, effective and robust communication skills and excellent drafting skills are of utmost importance in this role.
* Experienced Paralegals previously working within a law firm, an investigation or a similar regulatory organisation with a law degree or an equivalent qualification/experience.
* Excellent customer experience and communication skills, both orally and in writing, to differing types of stakeholders.
* Highly organised and reliable, able to self-manage and prioritise tasks.
* High level of literacy and numeracy and the ability to understand complex information.
* Ability to collate large bundles of documents.
* Ability to analyse technical and legal information and documents, pinpoint key evidence and highlight appropriate options and recommendations.
Applications
Applications are welcome from a wide range of experience and expertise, including:
* Legal profession
* Regulatory sector
* Investigators
Benefits
We provide a generous flexible benefits package, an excellent defined contribution pension scheme and an additional 3% of annual basic salary upon successful completion of probation. Additional benefits include a £25 contribution to a monthly health and wellbeing portal and more.
* Help your colleagues in protecting the public and enforcing high professional standards.
* Showcase and develop your casework, legal and customer service expertise.
* Work collaboratively with other areas of our organisation such as Legal and Enforcement, Authorisation, Intelligence and Forensic Investigation teams.
* Enjoy a varied role; your workload and responsibilities will vary from case to case.
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