Paralegal (FTC) - Public Law/Inquiries - TLT

Application deadline: 31 January 2025

Flexible resource vacancy

TLT are looking for Contract Paralegals to support our Public Inquiries & Public Law team, in London, who act on behalf of high-profile governmental inquiries.

This role will be an initial 3-6 month contract with a chance of extension. You will be working on a day rate via an Umbrella company.

This role

As a Contract Paralegal, you will provide support to the team on day to day case work, including the following tasks:

• Following guidance on privacy laws to undertake a first level review for Data Subject Access Requests
• Using e-disclosure platforms and specific systems (full training provided) to implement redaction policies and decisions, to provide disclosure to relevant stakeholders
• Reviewing and organising data relevant to the Inquiry and presenting in a preferred format to assist the investigation
• Taking detailed instructions from fee earners within the team and providing regular updates on progress

Your Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 6 months Paralegal experience 
• Accuracy, good organisational skills and flexibility
• Experience of the disclosure process, including knowledge on privilege would be preferable
• Experience on Data Subject Access Requests would be preferable
• Good knowledge of Word and Outlook is required and experience in Excel, PowerPoint, and Relativity
• Must be able to work independently and time manage effectively to hit deadlines
• A proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, work under pressure and prioritise work from various stakeholders

About TLT

Fast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people.

We work with high profile clients in innovative sectors. With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,800 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. TLT was named Law Firm of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2023. This marks the third year in a row the firm has taken away this accolade in industry awards - having previously been named Law Firm of the Year at The Lawyer Awards in 2021 and the British Legal Awards in 2022.

Our purpose is to protect, prepare and progress our clients for what comes next and it’s essential that we do the same for our people, our planet and our communities too. In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone to be their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute.

TLT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and encourages applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of disability, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by the laws in the locations in which we operate.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments, where necessary, to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, require any reasonable adjustments or an application to Access to work please contact the recruitment team on Recruitment.Operations@TLT.com