Job Description
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 FridayWork 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 - BirminghamContract length - The assignment will be for around 22 weeksPay rate - £18.51 per hour PAYERole PurposeRole 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 suitableDue 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.Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group.The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates.The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.