Senior Paralegal

at  TLT

We are currently recruitment for Senior Paralegals in London who have a passion for public law to join our Public Inquiries and Public Law team on a fixed term contract basis. Prospective candidates must demonstrate their previous experience in managing their own caseloads, involvement in complex investigations, and dealing with disclosure.
You will be working both at a client’s site in the London area and/or in our London office. Hybrid working may be available, however, you will need to be prepared to work a minimum of 3 days per week at a client’s site or our London office, and up to 5 days a week at a client’s site while hearings are being held. It is also possible that some travel could be required outside London.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• A UK Qualifying Law Degree (GDL or LLB, achieving a commendation or 2:1 or higher).
• 12 months Legal Assistant / Paralegal experience managing caseloads and undertaking investigations.
• A willingness to undergo Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) or Security Clearance (SC) security vetting – arranged upon employment offer.
• A basic understanding of public law concepts, including challenges and remedies.
• 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.

• Reviewing staff misconduct cases on behalf of a public body.
• Undertaking sensitive investigations and disclosure tasks, including document review.
• Engaging with counsel in order to seek appropriate legal advice.
• Liaising with case managers to ensure case files are completed to the requisite standard and that there is full compliance with disclosure obligations.
• Preparing briefing notes for senior decision makers.
• Working with an internal media team to prepare press lines.
• Liaising with relevant stakeholders including staff, union representatives, legal advisors and counsel around the facilitation and logistics of hearings.
• Serving of legal notices and appropriate disclosure to relevant parties in accordance with legislated timelines and guidance.
• Conducting regular case reviews and engaging with case managers regarding concerns around high-risk matters.
• Liaising with external bodies and agencies when necessary.
• Attending hearings, representing the client, and providing instruction to counsel when necessary.
• Taking responsibility for various administrative tasks as and when required.
• The above is not an exhaustive list of what your day-to-day role may include, which will be dictated by our various clients’ requirements.