Paralegal - Forensic Accounting
CD-23

£12.50 - £14.50 Per Hour

Full Time

Temporary

Leeds, West Yorkshire

Legal

Posted 7 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

Pertemps - Hiring Paralegals
We have a unique opportunity for two paralegals on a short-term contract within our clients Forensic Accounting team.

The Ideal Candidate:

Based in Leeds, having recently graduated with a law degree.
Seeking experience in Document Review.
Handling large volumes of information on Forensic Accounting matters.
 
More Info:

Working Week: Monday to Friday 
Working Hours: 08:30am - 6:00pm 
Hourly Rate: £12.50 - £14.50 per hour (DOE)
Duration of Assignment: The role will be an initial 2-month contract, with potential to extend on a rolling monthly basis thereafter.
 
Your Role
  • Developing an understanding of complex issues in order to review and categorise a wide range of evidence in support of an investigation.
  • Using e-disclosure platforms and specific systems (full training provided) to implement both relevance and redaction policies and decisions, to provide disclosure to relevant stakeholders.
  • Taking detailed instructions from fee earners within the team and providing regular updates on progress.
  • Attending meetings and contributing to discussions to enhance and maintain the quality, consistency, and value of the team’s work.
  • Meeting targets and time recording.
  • Managing financial outputs and billing responsibilities.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
  • A law degree from Leeds University or University of an equal/better standing
  • Excellent interpersonal skills as you will be working with a highly experienced team in the niche area of forensic accounting
  • Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
  • Accuracy, good organisational skills, and flexibility
  • Good knowledge of Word and Outlook is required and experience in Excel and OneNote would be beneficial
  • Desirable, but not essential: 6 months+ experience working as a Paralegal in Document Review
  • To have basic knowledge of and be able to use common functions of relevant computer applications with appropriate training
This is an exciting and unique opportunity to gain work-based experience in the world of forensic accounting.
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Charlotte Doyle 048

Charlotte.Doyle@pertemps.co.uk

0113 2469339

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Pertemps Leeds

1 Canal Place

Leeds

Yorkshire

LS12 2DU

0113 246 9339

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