Paralegal

Requirements of the role

We’re looking for a Paralegal to provide high quality support for TPR’s litigation function, and to the wider legal team.

Responsibilities

You will:

• provide 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 TPR’s document management software or external 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 Determinations Panel (DP) meetings, Tribunal and Court hearings
• format, produce and arrange service of legal documents
• file documentation with the DP / Tribunal / Court to required deadlines
• 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 on behalf of TPR 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

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