Paralegal (Litigation), Brighton based, hybrid working (6 days per month in the Brighton office minimum), £31684, permanent role, to support the legal team.

Looking for someone with a law degree, CILEX CPQ Foundation/equivalent qualification or equivalent experience to such qualification, from a litigation background. Must have strong knowledge of the Criminal Procedure Rules and court practice.

As a Paralegal you will be involved with:

• Providing effective litigation support including copying and/or preparation of high-quality bundles for use in regulatory or enforcement investigations and proceedings through the efficient management of documents using the inhouse document management software.
• Assist in document review and disclosure exercises, including searching for relevant evidence, identifying privileged material, listing, reviewing and redacting documents.
• Liaise with Counsel and other external parties.
• Record and monitor legal costs.
• Provide support to lawyers at meetings, Tribunal and Court hearings.
• Format, produce and arrange service of legal documents.
• Conduct high quality legal research on request.
• Prepare first drafts of legal advice on request.
• Depending on prior experience and satisfactory completion of training, draft Tribunal pleadings and appear at hearings with lawyer oversight and supervision.
• Take witness statements.
• Provide general assistance at meetings, including drafting agendas and taking accurate minutes of meetings.
• Provide effective support to the lawyers’ Know How groups, contribute to know how and training within the legal team.

The Paralegal (Litigation) is a full-time permanent role, salary of £31684, 25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays, hybrid working, parking on a rota basis, discretionary bonus, flexible working and enhanced parental leave, civil service pension (up to 17% of salary), genuine opportunities to progress your career. Looking to interview from 5 August. Please note you must live within commutable distance of Brighton, without the need to relocate and not require sponsorship.