Paralegal (Hybrid)

Essential Employment; Atherstone; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Paralegal for a hybrid role in Atherstone. The position involves supporting legal document preparation, managing legal files, and assisting the head of legal services. Candidates should have experience with legal documentation and strong organisational abilities. This full-time temporary role offers £16.08 per hour and requires a commitment to compliance with legal standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with legal documents and court applications.
• Strong organisational skills to manage legal files and databases.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and produce high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of various legal documents under supervision.
• Organise and update legal files and databases according to regulations.
• Provide administrative assistance and support on litigation issues.

Job description

Paralegal (Hybrid) needed in Atherstone, £16.08ph

PAYE – Reference: 5284156

2 days per week in the office

Responsibilities

• Supporting the preparation of routine court applications, legal notices, pleadings, defences, witness statements and correspondence, under the supervision of the Head of Legal.
• Organise and update legal files and databases in accordance with compliance regulations.
• Produce and dispatch invoices and legal documents to a high standard within strict timescales.
• Extract and collate data to enable performance reporting and case analysis.
• Undertake research on points of law or practice when required in order to support the Team.
• Support the Head of Legal Services to implement and oversee arrangements to ensure compliance with the data protection legislation and best practice, including managing internal data protection activities, assisting in training colleagues and conducting internal information governance checks.
• Support the Head of Legal on governance related matters including assisting with complaints and Freedom of Information requests.
• Ensure all work contributes to safeguarding the organisation against risk, including reputational and financial risk.
• Provide ad‑hoc legal and administrative assistance to the Team where required on any other litigation and tenancy issues.

Contract

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

How to Apply

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

Additional Information

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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