AMS PSR

On behalf of GLD, we are looking for a Paralegal (Inside IR35) for a 12 months contract based Hybrid - London, Manchester, Leeds

or Bristol.

As a Paralegal, your main responsibilities will be:

• Drafting straightforward letters and documents
• Assisting in the booking of Counsel and preparation of instructions to Counsel
• Liaising with Counsel, clients and other stakeholder in a professional manner
• Work in relation to large scale disclosure exercises
• Pursuing costs orders and drafting schedules of costs and submissions
• Maintaining electronic records in the Case Management System
• Complying with the relevant policies and procedures when handling case documents
• Some roles may include line management responsibility for one or more Administrative Officers
• Administrative tasks including scanning, filing, arranging meetings, making travel arrangements, taking minutes at meetings
• Assisting the Team Leader and team with client matters, as appropriate.

Essential: 

• You must be able to demonstrate excellent attention to detail
• Good written skills (including close attention to detail) 
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Previous experience of public inquiries/reviews and/or litigation.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, GLD guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply.

DE&I Commitment

GLD guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply.

Armed Forces Covenant 

GLD guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. 

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".