Paralegal

Paralegal - Temp circa 12 weeks - £22.96.00 per hour - London/Hybrid

Healthcare membership organisation and trade union is seeking an experienced Paralegal to support their Legal Services Team.

This is a temporary role to start ASAP for an initial 12 week period  and will pay £22.96 per hour.

The Paralegal will provide assistance to Legal Officers who give legal advice and representation to members in regulatory proceedings. Main duties and responsibilities include:

• To support with the representation and defence of members in respect of regulatory proceedings in response to charges of alleged professional conduct
• To support with the representation and defence of members in respect of allegations brought by and certificates administered by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
• To support with the representation and defence of member at Inquests.
• Taking, drafting and proof-reading witness statements
• Taking notes in conference and at hearings before regulatory and other tribunals
• Preparing bundles of documents for hearings
• Managing, under supervision, case files which will consist of Substantive Order Review cases and other case files considered appropriate for the experience of the postholder
• Assisting Legal Officers prepare cases for interim order hearings and interim order review hearings.
• Undertaking legal research
• Attending on members and witnesses at all stages of the proceedings
• Preparing legal documents, including instructions and briefs to barristers
• Filing documents with relevant tribunals or authorities
• Attending hearings and supporting barristers and solicitors representing the member, when considered appropriate in the circumstances of the case

The ideal Paralegal will have the following knowledge, skills and experience:

• Law Degree or equivalent legal experience
• Knowledge and or background of a claimant, trade union, healthcare or regulatory organisation
• Experience of working within a customer service environment
• Experience of gathering information and presenting it in an understandable format
• Experience of building strong and successful relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to assist Senior Legal Officers and Legal Officers with advising and representing members on all aspects of regulatory law including public inquiries
• Excellent communication, including written and presentation skills
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to work to deadlines whilst maintaining a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to draft correspondence, selecting and interpreting information
• Ability to negotiate with good influencing skills
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, internet and diary software to an intermediate level

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