Litigation Paralegal/Support Officer (6-9 months FTC)

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A national public sector organisation is seeking a junior paralegal to join its in-house legal team on a 6-9 month fixed-term contract, supporting with enforcement and litigation matters. The organisation plays an important regulatory role and operates across England, supporting high-profile regulatory, enforcement and appeals activity. The legal team provides specialist advice on public law matters and works closely with a range of internal stakeholders to support the organisation's statutory functions.

Based in London or Birmingham, you will join a busy in-house legal team, providing dedicated support to lawyers working on enforcement, appeals and litigation matters. This is primarily a business-as-usual role and offers an excellent opportunity for a junior legal professional to gain exposure to an experienced legal function.

You will be responsible for:

• Preparing and managing tribunal and court bundles
• Reviewing enforcement, litigation and appeal documentation, and drafting correspondence and legal documents
• Managing legal queries and supporting shared inboxes
• Taking notes at meetings and assisting with case management activities
• Processing invoices and supporting legal administrative processes

This role combines legal support and administrative responsibilities and would suit an organised individual looking to develop practical experience within an in-house legal environment. It may provide opportunities to undertake work that could contribute towards Qualifying Work Experience, although it is not a formal QWE position.

What you'll need to succeed

You'll have a Law Degree or equivalent legal qualification, or be able to demonstrate relevant legal experience. Previous paralegal experience would be beneficial but is not essential.

The team is primarily looking for:

• Intelligence and good academics
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good legal research capabilities
• A proactive and collaborative approach
• An interest in public law, litigation or regulatory work
• Knowledge of court and tribunal procedures would be advantageous.

What you'll get in return

• Prorated salary of £34,652 (London) or £31,183 (National)
• 6-9 month fixed-term contract
• Hybrid working with 3 days per week in the office
• Exposure to litigation, enforcement and appeals work within an established legal team
• The opportunity to develop legal and professional skills while working on matters of public importance

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