Document Review Paralegal

I am currently workin with a well esteemed Law Firm in Birmingham who has an immediate need for a Document Review Paralegal for a short term project.

Job Title: Document Review Paralegal

Contract Length: 6 weeks

Location: Birmingham

Hourly rate: £16.32 per hour via an umbrella company (or PAYE equivalent hourly rate)

Working pattern: 3 days per week in the office and 2 days working from home

Key responsibilities of a Document Review Paralegal:

• Assist solicitors and Counsel by reviewing evidence, preparing detailed reports, and drafting documents that will be used throughout the inquiry process
• Identify key facts and legal issues within large volumes of documentation, ensuring that all relevant information is highlighted for the legal team’s consideration
• Create concise summaries of complex documents to facilitate efficient decision-making by solicitors and Counsel teams
• Collaborate with solicitors to brief teams on procedures for taking witness evidence, ensuring clarity and accuracy throughout the process
• Prepare and review core participant documentation, maintaining meticulous attention to detail at every stage
• Liaise regularly with solicitors and Counsel, offering support during investigations and helping to coordinate various aspects of casework
• Carry out additional tasks as required by the inquiry, including providing cover for other paralegals within the wider team when necessary
• Identify potential legal risks within documents promptly, escalating any concerns to senior members of the team as appropriate
• Utilise specialist software such as Relativity to manage document review efficiently and securely

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrate ability to carry out assigned tasks independently with minimal oversight while remaining calm under pressure in a busy environment.
• Proven experience using Relativity or similar document review platforms to manage large volumes of sensitive information securely.
• Strong written communication skills enabling you to draft clear reports, summaries, and correspondence for use by legal professionals.
• Excellent oral communication abilities that allow you to collaborate effectively with solicitors, Counsel, and other stakeholders involved in complex cases.
• Meticulous attention to detail when preparing or reviewing core participant documentation ensures accuracy at every stage of the process.

• Experience supporting investigations or inquiries within a legal context is highly desirable for this position.

What's next:

If you are ready to take on an engaging challenge where your contributions matter every day, we encourage you to apply now for this rewarding Document Review Paralegal position.

Apply today by clicking on the link provided or email sharna.duncan@robertwalter.com with an updated CV.

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