Paralegal

Caresoft Global Talent Solutions Ltd; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join a legal team in Basildon, UK, for a 12-month contract. The role requires a law degree and experience in Financial Services or law firms. You will support various legal projects, ensure compliance with law, and conduct legal research. This position offers a hybrid work environment, with four days in the office and one day working from home. Eligible candidates who can work in the UK are invited to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys to develop legal advice for management
• Support the core business and participate in project teams
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and corporate policies
• Conduct legal research and analysis
• Assist with onboarding and processing invoices from external counsel

Skills

Experience working in Financial Services or in a law firm

Understanding of UK consumer credit law

Excellent research, issue‑spotting and analytical skills

Ability to work under pressure

Strong organisational and administration skills

Effective communication skills

Strong project management skills

Education

Law degree from a UK university or PGDL qualification

Job description

Job Title : Paralegal

Location: Dunton Essex (4 days onsite in office / 1 day from home - mandatory office days)

Rate: £29.59Ph increasing to £38.38Ph after 13 weeks under AWR - Umbrella Co Basis (Inside IR35)

Employment Type: Contract (12 Months)

Hours: Standard 37.5 Hours Per Week

Reference : F56456

Our Client seeks an experienced paralegal to join the Legal office in Dunton, Essex

Position Description

Work collaboratively with members of the Legal Office to support various cross-functional projects, work with business teams to implement legal and regulatory changes, work with the customer service team and outside counsel on customer complaints and litigation, conduct legal research, and provide other key support for the Legal team.

You will :

• Assist attorneys to develop legal advice for management that improves Company decision‑making
• Support the core business while also participating in cross‑functional project teams
• Assist the Legal team with ensuring all procedures, processes, systems, and documents comply with applicable law and corporate policies
• Assist the Legal team with and perform legal research and analysis
• Support monitoring for compliance with laws, regulations, guidance issued by relevant regulatory bodies, and Company policy
• Assist with onboarding and processing invoices from external counsel and litigation reporting
• Work in a hybrid environment (4 days in the office, 1 day from home)

Skills required

• Experience of working in Financial Services or in a law firm.
• Understanding of UK consumer credit law and / or business banking law and / or consumer litigation and the regulatory framework of a UK bank
• Ability to identify legal risk and approaches to mitigate risk from both a litigation and regulatory perspective
• Excellent research, issue‑spotting and analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure against deadlines and deliver results
• Attention to detail, continuous improvement, learning and innovative mindset
• Strong organisational and administration skills, and proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise appropriately
• Strong project management skills
• Effective communication skills to apply with directors, non‑executive directors, senior management and employees in various departments (Accounting, Compliance, Operations, etc)
• Ability to function effectively and collaboratively as part of cross‑functional teams

Experience Required

• Experience working as a paralegal in a law firm or bank.
• Experience of working in Financial Services or in a law firm

Education Required

• Have a law degree from a UK university or a degree and passed the PGDL or have experience working as a paralegal in a law firm or bank.

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