Full-Time Paralegal (ID:4088)
Job Description
Role: Paralegal REF 359784
Contract Length: Until 31/12/23
Location: Exeter
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £21.66 per hour
Spinwell is recruiting for a Paralegal for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARALEGAL
The principal responsibility of the Paralegal is to investigate and handle a caseload of files against, and on behalf of, the Chief Constables and Offices of the Police and Crime Commissioners of both Forces, and to provide general advice as required by the organisations. Paralegals report to Legal Advisors within the Legal Services Department. The role holders support Legal Advisors and Senior Legal Advisors in other contentious matters.
Paralegals operate within the three teams that exist within the Legal Services Department; Litigation, Operations and Vulnerability. The skillset required within each area is commensurate with the level of work across the entire remit of the role. Each Paralegal will primarily work within one of the three teams but will be required to undertake work in the other areas when necessary, according to business need.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE PARALEGAL
- Experience and knowledge of relevant legal principles, legislation, case law, and legal systems.
- Experience and knowledge of litigation and contested matters generally.
- Demonstrable ability to handle a large and diverse workload.
- Demonstrable ability to prioritise workload in terms of urgency and importance.
- Demonstrable ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Strong communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to liaise and influence at all levels, internal and external.
- Research and investigative skills with high attention to detail.
- Ability to think critically and adapt to changing circumstances in a fast-paced environment.
- IT literate with the ability to navigate specialist databases and systems.
Spinwell is recruiting for a Paralegal for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
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