Paralegal (Complex Casework)
Posted 8 days 2 hours ago by Michael Page (UK)
- 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
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 13TH JULY 2025