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We are looking for experienced Paralegals with SC clearance to be office based (Central London) on a full time basis for fixed term contracts working on special projects between 6-24 months (dependant on the project, length may vary).
Please note, DBS check is not accepted, as this is a Security Clearance level role.
We are looking for candidates who already have SC clearance due to the requirements of the project moving quickly, we are unable to put candidates through SC clearance checks.
Tasks would include:
- Liaising with stakeholders.
- Preparing material for disclosure, often to tight deadlines.
- Preparing bundles for Counsel.
- Communicating with internal and external lawyers.
- Drafting witness statements and other legal documents.
- Some administrative work including considering redactions etc.
- General administration required by the team, such as document processing, redactions, relevance review.
Please note, this will be a full-time, office based role, 5 days per week.
About you:
- Available immediately, or with 1 week's notice (maximum), you must have a current SC clearance (not DBS check).
- You will have previous paralegal or legal administration experience, ideally with document review experience.
Equal Opportunities:
Gowling WLG is committed both to promoting equality and diversity in the firm and to Equal Opportunities in employment. The firm believes in equality of opportunity regardless of race or racial group (including colour, nationality, ethnicity, national origins), religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender re-assignment and gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy, maternity and paternity. This also includes any incidents of perceptive or associative discrimination and harassment.
At Gowling WLG we seek to attract and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, to create an exciting and rewarding place to work. Our aim is to fulfil everyone's potential and together to achieve personal and business goals.
If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity please contact Jess Swingler at jess.swingler@gowlingwlg.com
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