We are seeking a Paralegal on a 6-month temporary basis in Maidstone. This role is Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week.
Duties will include:
1. Assisting the team on matters including research, project support, and case management encompassing a range of regulatory and criminal issues. The work will be both contentious and non-contentious in its nature.
2. Some opportunity to potentially develop court experience assisting fee earners at inquests and trials or other court hearings.
3. Opportunity to develop experience at all stages of a regulatory matter from initial incident through to conclusion of prosecution.
4. Preparation of paperwork for cases for court bundles, instructions to counsel and expert, assisting fee earners in the arrangement of hearings, conferences, and the instruction of experts.
5. Keeping diaries and case management systems up to date.
6. Handling confidential information.
We are looking for someone with:
1. Paralegal experience, preferably in regulatory/criminal work.
2. Excellent research skills.
3. Excellent communication skills.
4. Experience using case management systems.
5. Ability to meet and exceed budgetary requirements in terms of both time and fee income.
6. A proactive approach to identifying issues and solving problems.
7. Able to work to deadlines and prioritize workload.
8. Quality and customer service-oriented with an eye for detail and accuracy.
9. IT literate with good knowledge of Word and Excel.
This role pays £18.82ph - £20.20ph.
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