Paralegal
Location: BBC Broadcasting House, W1A, 1AA London, UK
Length: 6 Months
Start Date: –
Rate: £ 15-17 per hour
Hours: 35 hours per week (Hybrid 2 Days per week in the office)
Overview of the Role
1. Provide proactive assistance to lawyers by undertaking legal research, gathering information and collating relevant information to support resolution of legal issues across the organisation.
2. Prepare initial drafts of documents, following precedents and templates for review by others.
3. Prepare case documentation, transcribe legal opinions, depositions and witness statements, putting together case dockets with detailed indices and checklists.
4. Prepare general legal correspondence applying broad knowledge of legal principles, practices and procedures.
5. Provide assistance to legal colleagues as required including maintaining databases and websites, electronic and paper filing, organising and coordinating meetings.
6. 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:
7. Experience in working in a professional environment, providing technical and administrative support while respecting confidential and sensitive information
8. Ability to communicate accurately, clearly and concisely.
9. Ability to build relationships and work supportively as a team member.
10. Good organisational skills with ability to work accurately and effectively under pressure.
11. Shows initiative, commitment and flexibility when faced with obstacles.
12. Motivated to learn and open to constructive feedback.
13. Computer literate with skills across a range of IT packages
Qualifications:
14. Educated to degree level or similar skill-set acquired through on the job or vocational training and relevant work experience.
15. Ideally working towards a recognised paralegal qualification.