Temporary Paralegal

jobs.jerseyeveningpost.com-job boards; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in Jersey is seeking a temporary paralegal to support an electronic discovery project. This role involves reviewing documents for relevance, collaborating with a team of legal practitioners, and managing document collections. Candidates should have a law degree or equivalent with 3-5 years of relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. This is a dynamic opportunity to enhance your legal skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Opportunity to work with experienced practitioners

Dynamic legal environment

Valued contributions

Qualifications

• Completed a law degree or law conversion course.
• Three to five years of experience in a legal environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on the electronic discovery project.
• Review documents for relevance.
• Assist legal professionals in document management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Written and verbal communication

Ability to work independently

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Our client is offering an exciting temporary opportunity for a paralegal to join their team in Jersey. This role primarily focuses on an electronic discovery project involving the review of a substantial number of documents to determine their relevance. The successful candidate will work closely with leading legal practitioners, contributing significantly to the project's success until its conclusion.

Job Duties

• Collaborate with a team to complete the electronic discovery project.
• Review documents on the Relativity Review Platform to assess their relevance to ongoing legal issues, ensuring identification of privileged materials.
• Carry out daily reporting and manage related document and electronic evidence collection administration as assigned.
• Assist legal professionals and independent consultants in documenting evidentiary materials related to the case.
• Support the partner and senior legal practitioners with additional tasks as required.

Job Requirements

• A law degree or completed law conversion course from a recognised institution, or equivalent qualifications with three to five years of experience within a legal environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to maintaining client confidentiality.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and respond effectively to emergencies.

What You'll Love

This role with our client offers the chance to be part of a dynamic legal environment where your contributions are valued. You'll have the opportunity to enhance your skills by working alongside experienced practitioners while contributing to a vital electronic discovery project. If you are ready to take on this challenge and make an impact, we encourage you to apply now!

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