Paralegal

Red Snapper Recruitment are recruiting for Paralegals to work in the Investigation and Supervision Department at a regulatory body in England and Wales.

Hours of work - full time 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday
Work arrangements - hybrid work - one to two days a week in the office (office attendance is mandatory, this cannot be fully remote. At present it is one day a week but candidates must be able to come in for a second day if required)
Location - Birmingham
Contract length - The assignment will be for around 22 weeks
Pay rate - 18.51 per hour PAYE

Role Purpose

Role holders will support our work within Investigation and Supervision, investigating solicitors and others we regulate.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Work under the supervision and guidance of Investigation Officers and Investigation Managers, swiftly becoming self-supporting and demonstrating own initiative.
• Perform key tasks, including reviewing documents to highlighting key information and preparing detailed chronologies, obtaining and analysing publicly available information and corresponding with key stakeholders.
• Draft a variety of different documents, making appropriate recommendations.
• Support the efficient management, collation and storage of evidence.
• Deliver on other tasks and projects to support the objectives of Investigation Officers and Investigation Managers.

Person Specification

• Qualifying Law Degree or equivalent
• Experience of conducting open source research and of dealing with legal and other technical documentation
• Flexible and resilient with experience of working in a high pressure and changing environment
• Highly organised and reliable, with the ability to self-manage and prioritise tasks
• High level of literacy and numeracy and the ability to understand complex information
• Able to work quickly and efficiently, with close attention to detail
• Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Able to use a range of IT packages - for example Excel/ Word
• Able to analyse information and documents, pinpoint key evidence and highlight appropriate options and recommendations
• Able to work both autonomously and as part of a team.

Individuals who have a very short notice period (1-2 weeks) or available immediately would be suitable

Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful.

RSR Regulatory Services is a market leading recruitment business dedicated to supplying experienced practitioners on a temporary, contractual or permanent basis to the Law Enforcement, Cyber Security, Offender Management and Regulatory Services talent markets.

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