Paralegal

Paralegal

Milton Keynes

Fixed Term Contract for 12 Months

Full Time

Hybrid Working Available 3 days home 2 days office

£33-35,000 dependent on experience

Kick-Start Your Legal Career as a Paralegal

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to build on your legal knowledge and gain valuable hands-on experience in a professional and regulatory setting? If you're eager to develop your skills in a supportive team environment, this role as a Paralegal specialising in Professional Discipline could be the perfect next step in your career.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role, you'll provide essential support to our Legal Team, helping them to prepare cases for hearings and advise the Investigation and Regulatory Practice Teams on conduct and regulatory matters. You'll also assist in the important work of maintaining the high standards and integrity of our profession.

Key tasks include:

• Drafting submissions, applications, and other legal documents for our Professional Standards Department committees and tribunals.
• Helping prepare witness statements and conducting legal research to support investigations.
• Organising case bundles and preparing cost schedules, ensuring everything is accurate and on time.
• Handling general administrative duties such as correspondence, filing, and processing purchase orders.
• Taking responsibility for the progress of cases at various stages, ensuring they run smoothly and efficiently.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone eager to learn and grow, with:

• A foundation in law, whether through education, paralegal training, or equivalent experience (experience in a contentious area would be advantageous.)
• Excellent organisation and communication skills to manage a busy and varied workload.
• A sharp eye for detail and strong analytical skills to deliver high-quality work.
• The ability to meet deadlines and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• A team-player attitude and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• An interest in understanding the role of a professional and regulatory body and the legal principles that guide its work.

This is an incredible opportunity for someone relatively new to the legal profession to:

• Build your expertise in a fast-growing and fascinating area of law.
• Work closely with experienced lawyers who will help you develop your skills and confidence.
• Be part of an organisation that values integrity, professionalism, and personal development.

For the full role profile please click the document attached.

Why work for us?

We want you to enjoy your work and flourish in your role.

Our working environment is friendly and supportive, and we encourage everyone to understand personal differences and treat each other with respect.

We are a diverse organisation, employing skilled and motivated people from all backgrounds and helping them to reach their full potential, through training and development.

Sustainability is important to us, and we work hard to reduce our carbon footprint, whether that's in our buildings through lighting and heating, or encouraging staff to recycle and reduce paper consumption.

We are a disability confident employer.

If you're ready to take the next step in your legal career, we'd love to hear from you. Bring your enthusiasm, attention to detail, and willingness to learn, and we'll provide you with the experience and support to thrive.