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We, TLT, are looking for dynamic, self-motivated, experienced and ambitious Senior Paralegals with a passion for public law to join our Public Inquiries, Inquests and Public Law team as a Contract Senior Paralegal.
Prospective candidates must demonstrate their previous experience in managing their own caseloads, involvement in complex investigations, and dealing with disclosure. The role will be on an initial 3 month contract with strong potential for extension.
The role is based full-time in the London office, due to the nature of the work, so individuals are required to reside in a commutable distance to our London offices. You will be paid on a day rate via an Umbrella company.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• A UK Qualifying Law Degree (GDL or LLB, achieving a commendation or 2:1 or higher).
• 12+ months Paralegal experience managing caseloads and undertaking investigations.
• A basic understanding of public law concepts, including challenges and remedies.
• Previous experience working on a public inquiry.
• Accuracy, good organisational skills, resilience, and flexibility.
• Previous experience using case management systems and e-disclosure platforms such as Relativity is desirable but not essential.
• A proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, work under pressure and prioritise work from various stakeholders.
• A proven, strong team-player, able to work with colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds to achieve a shared goal. Willing to take direction but also to use own initiative to develop effective ways of working.
• SC/DV Clearance is desirable.

• Developing an understanding of complex issues in order to review and categorise a wide range of evidence and contracts.
• Using e-disclosure platforms and specific systems (full training provided) to implement both relevance and redaction policies and decisions, to provide disclosure to relevant stakeholders.
• Using AI contract review tools (full training provided) and individual legal skills to identify and advise on key contract terms and themes.
• Taking detailed instructions from fee earners within the team and providing regular updates on progress.
• Instructing Counsel on key matters related to the Inquiry.
• Assistance on all elements of evidence gathering, collation and publication including work on e-disclosure platforms to undertake document review, tagging and creation of e-bundles for the purposes of obtaining evidence from witnesses.
• Work in relation to Restriction Orders, involving liaising closely with counsel and solicitors in relation to applications to restrict evidence, applying redactions and undertaking all necessary tasks required.
• Work on hearings, Including making arrangements with the Court, liaising with core participants, creating bundles, attending hearings and undertaking any follow-up work.