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Our MLS team is growing rapidly and as a result we have a number of new roles for enthusiastic and driven Paralegals. This roles’ primary focus will be large document review projects. Additionally, there will be opportunities to provide support in other areas within the MLS team as and when needed. There are truly amazing and real career opportunities for you if are looking to gain broad ranging experience that will help develop your legal career. You will support the team in carrying out timely audits on behalf of the client. If time permits, you will also assist with other duties within the wider Managed Legal Services team. This role would suit someone with a tenacious and resilient approach to problem solving, who enjoys and works well in a fast pace environment. You will have exposure to hands-on work from day one, and will play a key role in a thriving team who provide a high quality service at all times.
Job Responsibility:
Using legal technology to complete large document review and analysis
Managing responses to Data Subject Access Requests including redaction in relation to any exemptions under the UK GDPR, tagging and collation of data and maintaining audit records for clients of the process conducted
Scoping project requests from clients and providing fee estimates for the same
Creation of checklists, playbooks and guides and training of other fee earners in the team
Proofreading and reviewing to ensure consistency across contracts and schedules
Summarising and tracking key terms within contracts
Analysing and inputting legal data
E-discovery using litigation support software
Redaction and pagination
Lifecycle contract management
Basic drafting, negotiation and amendments of documents such as NDA’s (non-disclosure agreements) etc
Requirements:
a minimum of 6 months’ previous experience in a similar role
previous experience dealing with Large Document reviews / e-Disclosure
a good working knowledge of the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR
strong IT skills and accurate typing ability
ability to manage and meet deadline
a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
a high degree of flexibility and initiative along with excellent organisational and prioritising skills
the ability to adapt and manage priorities at short notice is essential
the ability to manage multiple stakeholders at all levels
enthusiasm, drive and commitment and to be a strong team player
Nice to have:
previous experience using a case management system is preferred, but not essential
strong business and commercial acumen is desirable
experience/interest in project work in e-disclosure, property or corporate would be desirable
What we offer:
A culture of trust and empowerment with responsibility and autonomy over your work and the freedom to manage when and how you do it
The support and encouragement of a great team behind you and friendly partners who all want to help you thrive
Exposure to excellent development and collaboration within your team
A competitive package with amazing benefits
Agile working and a blended approach to where and how we work