Paralegal (Complex Casework)

Posted 8 days 2 hours ago by Michael Page (UK)

Permanent
Not Specified
Other
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
  • Paralegal (Complex Casework) - Investigations & Enforcement
  • 18 month FTC

About Our Client

London based regulator

Job Description

General Responsibilities

Investigations and enforcement activities

Take responsibility for allocated tasks in the investigation of potential breaches

of the Handbook in the largest and most complex cases

Take proactive and appropriate action to progress cases at investigation and

disciplinary tribunal within allocated tasks

Identify, raise, and act in relation to issues arising from the work including

submitting written summaries and information to senior staff where necessary

Contribute to ensuring that all policies and procedures in relation to the work of

the Team are up to date and, where necessary, relevant new policies or

procedures are developed in conjunction with other departments

Liaise with and assist the Legal Team in the conduct of litigation arising from

issues related to the work of the Team including assisting senior staff in

conducting such litigation where appropriate

Strategy and planning

Working collaboratively with other relevant employees to ensure a

coherent approach across the regulator in relation to the enforcement functions to

enable flexible resource planning, which is managed and prioritised effectively

in support of the business and strategic objectives.

Regulatory and operational development projects

Work with other departments to develop and deliver targeted or organisation wide strategies, initiatives and projects including, where relevant, membership

of internal forums

Continuous improvement activity

Feed in appropriately to the continuous improvement for regulatory decision

making at the regulator.

Contribute to the development and maintenance of quality assurance systems

External engagement

Engage with, and develop, constructive external relationships with those

involved in the investigations and enforcement process

Perform other tasks as reasonably requested from time to time by the Director

of Legal and Enforcement, Head of Investigations and Enforcement, Senior

Lawyer or Casework Manager

The Successful Applicant

Qualifications

Law Degree or equivalent experience in similar role

Experience

Significant experience of supporting lawyers in litigation and/ or

tribunal work.

Providing services direct to the public

Analysing and summarising lengthy documents and large files

for different audiences

Collating, reviewing and finalising bundles of evidence

Teamwork

Knowledge

Rules of evidence

Knowledge and understanding of equality and diversity issues

IT Literate (Microsoft Office 2000 - Word & Outlook)

Personal Attributes/ behaviours

Demonstrates Initiative and is self-motivated

Attention to detail

Able to work independently, adapt to differing priorities and

demands and work effectively under pressure

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Good decision-making skills

Good interpersonal skills

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary of
  • 18 Month FTC
  • Hybrid working


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