Paralegal

We are recruiting a Paralegal to support our growing Public Inquiries & Investigations team who act on behalf of high-profile governmental inquiries, including sensitive matters of national security or public interest. This is a full-time opportunity which is being offered on a 12-month fixed term contract.

Your Role

As a Paralegal, you will provide support to the team on day to day case work, including the following tasks:

• Working closely with the solicitors team in dealing with and responding to claims for costs submitted under s40 of the Inquiries Act
• Using excel and other programmes to track and review claims, appeals and final assessments
• Liaising with the stakeholder legal firms and clients direct on s40 costs and budget
• Understand and apply the Inquiry Act 2005 and Inquiry Rule 2006 in determining claims for costs
• Reviewing and organising data relevant to the Inquiry and presenting in a preferred format to assist the investigation
• Taking detailed instructions within the team and providing regular updates on progress
  
  

Your Skills And Experience

• Previous legal assistant experience is preferable.
• Excellent communication skill (both oral and written).
• Accuracy, good organisational skills and flexibility.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work under tight timescales.
• Good knowledge of excel is required. An analytical mind or an interest in maths is an advantage.
  
  

Your Team

The Public Inquires team at TLT has a wide breadth of experience on all aspects of inquiry work. We represent central government, non-departmental public bodies, local government, high-profile individuals, blue light services and the private sector.

The team provide a full legal service. This includes advising individual key witnesses representing public bodies, private individuals and acting on behalf of inquiries themselves. This breadth of experience and knowledge allows the team to deal with all aspects of public inquiries and provides a unique perspective. On top of our legal advice, we are able to provide support to an inquiry secretariat. We can provide project management, budget advice and administrative support.

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.

Our Benefits

We value our employees highly and we want you to feel valued. You’ll receive a competitive salary with an annual pay review. You will also have access to an extensive range of benefits via our flexible benefits scheme including 25 days holiday (which will increase to 30 days based upon length of service) and private medical insurance.

At TLT we have a progressive fully flexible working approach. We empower our people to work in a place and at a time that meets their needs, those of their clients and of the wider team and firm. Part of this agile approach is a focus on hybrid working and supporting the work/life balance of our people. We’re happy to talk about how flexible working can work for you and this role.

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 on [email protected]