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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