At a Glance
- Tasks: Support decisions that protect pension savers and uphold confidence in the UK’s pensions system.
- Company: Join a values-led organisation committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, hybrid working, and a competitive pension scheme.
- Other info: Flexible working patterns and genuine opportunities for learning and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your legal skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Relevant legal qualification and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 35732 - 35732 £ per year.
This role offers the opportunity to support decisions that help protect pension savers and uphold confidence in the UK’s pensions system. As a Paralegal within the Determinations Panel team, you will play a key part in managing cases from start to finish, helping ensure they are handled efficiently, fairly and to a high standard. You will work closely with lawyers, panel members and colleagues across the organisation to prepare documents, organise evidence, and support hearings. Your work will contribute directly to the quality of decisions made and how clearly they are communicated to those affected.
This Role Is Ideal For Someone Who:
- Enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to achieve shared objectives
- Takes a structured and organised approach to managing tasks and information
- Is comfortable working with detailed information and maintaining accuracy
- Adapts to changing priorities and is open to taking on a variety of tasks
- Communicates clearly and values building positive working relationships
Essential Criteria:
- Relevant legal qualification (such as a law degree, CPE, LPC or ILEX)
- Knowledge of court or regulatory procedures
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including summarising complex information
- Knowledge of Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information principles
- Strong IT skills, including use of Microsoft Office, Adobe Professional and document management systems
- Analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Effective prioritisation and time management skills
- High level of attention to detail and ability to assimilate information
The Determinations Panel Support (DPS) team is a small, specialist team comprising a Lead Lawyer, two Lawyers, a Paralegal and a Lead Associate. DPS sits within the wider Enforcement and Legal Group (ELG), which includes approximately 45 lawyers.
TPR Offers:
- Genuine opportunities for learning and development
- A values‑led, inclusive environment
- Hybrid working and flexible shift patterns
- A vibrant workplace with employee networks (Disability, Family, LGBT+, Minority Ethnic, Mental Health, Women’s)
We offer 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, a hybrid working model, 35 hour working week (full‑time), flexible working patterns, and flexitime. We also provide competitive parental leave, as well as a Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%. Our dedicated benefits portal (Edenred) offers retail, gym, tech and restaurant discounts, and a cycle to work scheme.
TPR strives to be a high‑performing organisation, and we prioritise our people’s growth and well‑being. We offer various learning, secondment and development opportunities, support flexible working, and foster a diverse and inclusive environment. Equality, diversity and inclusion is very important to us and we strive to give everyone an equal opportunity to succeed.
TPR is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion and equality in the workplace, creating an environment where everyone is encouraged to be themselves, and providing support and safe spaces. TPR is a Disability Confident Employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and identities.
