Paralegal - Forensic Accounting

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is offering a unique opportunity for two paralegals to join their Forensic Accounting team on a short-term contract. This role is perfect for recent law graduates looking to gain valuable work experience in a dynamic environment. You will develop a deep understanding of complex issues, manage financial outputs, and contribute to important discussions. With full training provided on e-disclosure platforms, this position promises to enhance your skills while working alongside a highly experienced team. If you're eager to make an impact in forensic accounting, this is the role for you!

Qualifications

• Recent law graduate seeking experience in Document Review.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Review and categorize evidence supporting forensic investigations.
• Use e-disclosure platforms to implement relevance and redaction policies.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Flexibility

Document Review

Education

Law Degree

Tools

Word

Outlook

Excel

OneNote

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Pertemps - Hiring Paralegals

We have a unique opportunity for two paralegals on a short-term contract within our client's Forensic Accounting team.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Based in Leeds, having recently graduated with a law degree.
• Seeking experience in Document Review.
• Handling large volumes of information on Forensic Accounting matters.

More Info:

• Working Week: Monday to Friday
• Working Hours: 08:30am - 6:00pm
• Hourly Rate: £12.50 - £14.50 per hour (DOE)
• Duration of Assignment: Initial 2-month contract, with potential to extend on a rolling monthly basis.

Your Role

• Develop understanding of complex issues to review and categorise evidence supporting investigations.
• Use e-disclosure platforms and specific systems (full training provided) to implement relevance and redaction policies, providing disclosure to stakeholders.
• Take instructions from fee earners and provide regular updates.
• Attend meetings and contribute to discussions to ensure quality and consistency.
• Meet targets and record time accurately.
• Manage financial outputs and billing responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A law degree from Leeds University or an equivalent/better institution.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for working with a highly experienced team in forensic accounting.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written).
• Accuracy, good organisational skills, and flexibility.
• Proficiency in Word and Outlook; experience with Excel and OneNote is beneficial.
• Desirable but not essential: 6+ months experience as a Paralegal in Document Review.
• Basic knowledge of relevant computer applications with appropriate training.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain work-based experience in forensic accounting.