Contract Senior Paralegal - Public Inquiries | London, UK

We, TLT, are looking for dynamic, self-motivated, experienced and ambitious Paralegals with a passion for public law to join our Public Inquiries and Public Law team as a Contract Paralegal. Prospective candidates must demonstrate their previous experience in managing their own caseloads, involvement in complex investigations, and dealing with disclosure. The role will be on an initial 3-6 month contract with strong potential for extension.

You will be working both at a client's site in the London area and/or in our London office. Candidates will need to be prepared to work 5 days per week at the client's site in the London area or our London office. It is also possible that some travel could be required outside London, including to Belfast for hardcopy document review.

Your role may include:

• Reviewing staff misconduct cases on behalf of a public body.
• Undertaking sensitive investigations and disclosure tasks, including document review.
• Engaging with counsel in order to seek appropriate legal advice.
• Liaising with case managers to ensure case files are completed to the requisite standard and that there is full compliance with disclosure obligations.
• Preparing briefing notes for senior decision makers.
• Working with an internal media team to prepare press lines.
• Liaising with relevant stakeholders including staff, union representatives, legal advisors and counsel around the facilitation and logistics of hearings.
• Serving of legal notices and appropriate disclosure to relevant parties in accordance with legislated timelines and guidance.
• Conducting regular case reviews and engaging with case managers regarding concerns around high-risk matters.
• Liaising with external bodies and agencies when necessary.
• Attending hearings, representing the client, and providing instruction to counsel when necessary.
• Taking responsibility for various administrative tasks as and when required.

The above is not an exhaustive list of what your day-to-day role may include, which will be dictated by our various clients' requirements.

Your Skills and Experience

• A UK Qualifying Law Degree (GDL or LLB, achieving a commendation or 2:1 or higher).
• 12 months Legal Assistant / Paralegal experience managing caseloads and undertaking investigations.
• A willingness to undergo Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) or Security Clearance (SC) security vetting - arranged upon employment offer.
• A basic understanding of public law concepts, including challenges and remedies.
• Accuracy, good organisational skills, resilience, and flexibility.
• Previous experience using case management systems and e-disclosure platforms such as Relativity is desirable but not essential.
• A proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, work under pressure and prioritise work from various stakeholders.
• A proven, strong team-player, able to work with colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds to achieve a shared goal.
• Willing to take direction but also to use own initiative to develop effective ways of working.

About TLT

Fast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people. We work with high profile clients in innovative sectors. With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,800 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. TLT was named Law Firm of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2023. This marks the third year in a row the firm has taken away this accolade in industry awards - having previously been named Law Firm of the Year at The Lawyer Awards in 2021 and the British Legal Awards in 2022.

Our purpose is to protect, prepare and progress our clients for what comes next and it's essential that we do the same for our people, our planet and our communities too. In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone to be their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute. TLT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and encourages applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of disability, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by the laws in the locations in which we operate. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments, where necessary, to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, require any reasonable adjustments or an application to access to work please contact the recruitment team.