Freelance Paralegal (Document Review)

Freelance Paralegal (Document Review)

Posted 1 week ago by Pinsent Masons Vario

Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Summary: Vario from Pinsent Masons is seeking freelance paralegals who are enthusiastic about flexible work arrangements within a prestigious international law firm. The role offers opportunities for graduates and aspiring lawyers to engage in challenging assignments, either within Pinsent Masons or with clients' in-house legal teams. Candidates should have prior paralegal experience and a strong academic background, with a focus on document review. Successful applicants will be contacted for assignments across the UK as they arise.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Engage in document review and other paralegal tasks.
  • Support in-house legal teams or work within Pinsent Masons.
  • Work on a freelance, ad-hoc basis with assignments lasting from 2 weeks to 12 months.
  • Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in various work cultures.
  • Build close, trusting relationships with clients and colleagues.

Key Skills:

  • Previous paralegal experience in a commercial law firm or equivalent in-house environment.
  • Document review experience.
  • Strong academic background, LPC or equivalent completed.
  • Flexible, communicative, and adaptable.
  • Commercial outlook and enthusiasm for new work cultures.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Edinburgh

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Legal

Detailed Description From Employer:

Vario from Pinsent Masons is an international community of freelance lawyers and legal professionals all of whom have embraced of working in a more flexible way as their desired career path. They understand the benefit of working via a world class International Law firm in Pinsent Masons. We are looking for paralegals who appreciate the endless possibilities that working as a freelancer can offer. Vario can offer the opportunity for graduates and aspiring future lawyers to take on interesting and challenging work as part of the team within Pinsent Masons, or alternatively based with our clients supporting an in-house legal team. We’re seeking enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals to join our Flexible Services Paralegal Hub. Upon completion of our application process, successful applicants will be contacted as and when suitable assignments across the UK arise. We’d be particularly keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate the following: Previous paralegal experience gained with a commercial law firm or equivalent in-house environment. Document Review Experience is required. Interested in working on a freelance, ad-hoc basis. Most of our opportunities are Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm and on contracts lasting anywhere from 2 weeks – 12 months. Candidates on our hub have a range of backgrounds and ambitions – for example you may be a career paralegal or have secured a Training Contract or interested in gathering experience to pursue the SQE route. A strong academic background, you may have completed the LPC or equivalent. You’ll also be able to show that you are: Flexible, communicative and adaptable Commercial in your outlook Enthusiastic about embracing new work cultures Able to rapidly develop close, trusting relationships #WeAreVario #paralegal #freelance #vario #worklifebalance