Contract Paralegal

Summary: TLT is seeking experienced and ambitious Paralegals for a Contract Paralegal position within their Public Inquiries, Inquests, and Public Law team. The role involves managing caseloads, conducting sensitive investigations, and liaising with various stakeholders, all while working on a hybrid basis in the London office. Candidates should possess a UK Qualifying Law Degree and relevant legal experience, with the potential for contract extension beyond the initial term.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviewing staff misconduct cases on behalf of a public body.
• Undertaking sensitive investigations and disclosure tasks, including document review.
• Engaging with counsel to seek appropriate legal advice.
• Liaising with case managers to ensure compliance with disclosure obligations.
• Preparing briefing notes for senior decision makers.
• Working with an internal media team to prepare press lines.
• Liaising with stakeholders around the facilitation and logistics of hearings.
• Serving legal notices and ensuring appropriate disclosure to relevant parties.
• Conducting regular case reviews and engaging with case managers on high-risk matters.
• Attending hearings, representing the client, and providing instruction to counsel.
• Taking responsibility for various administrative tasks as required.

Key Skills:

• 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.
• Basic understanding of public law concepts, including challenges and remedies.
• Accuracy, good organisational skills, resilience, and flexibility.
• Experience using case management systems and e-disclosure platforms such as Relativity is desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and work under pressure.
• Strong team-player with the ability to work with diverse colleagues.
• Willingness to take direction and use initiative to develop effective working methods.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Legal