Pogust Goodhead is an international law firm headquartered in London, England. Our growing global partnership consists of over 100 lawyers and more than 500 staff members, all working to help individuals, groups, and businesses access fair and tangible justice. As one of the world’s leading class action law firms, our mission is to level the playing field between individuals and businesses and large corporations. We recognise that there can be substantial barriers to justice when weighed up against the financial resources of multinationals. That’s where Pogust Goodhead steps in to help. In Europe, we have secured several precedent setting, landmark rulings that will undoubtedly influence the practice of collective litigation and the conduct of large corporations in the future. We’ve also secured the largest ever litigation funding deal for a claimant law firm, a further indicator of our success so far. Our US attorneys were formerly recognised as the Product Liability Law Firm of the Year and have spent decades litigating on behalf of individuals harmed by unsafe products, environmental catastrophes, and the negligence of others. In that time, our office has been instrumental in securing industry-leading trial victories and settlements that have held bad actors accountable and corrected historic wrongs. As a young, innovative firm filled with top-tier experience, ambition, and ideas, Pogust Goodhead remains at the forefront of the rapidly evolving class action litigation space as public expectations for companies to do the right thing grow. Why is this role crucial for Pogust Goodhead? Step into a role that goes beyond the ordinary – join us as a Senior Paralegal, where you will help be a catalyst for transformative legal solutions and innovation. We seek an aspiring solicitor or barrister with robust previous working experience for a top law firm, barrister’s chambers or an equivalent legal environment. As an important member of our team, you will bring an understanding of litigation and a willingness to work hard to share in the firm’s many future successes. You will work directly for the Associate to the Global Managing Partner, Chief Legal Officer and Acting General Counsel.· Conducting thorough research and analysis on a variety of discrete legal issues. · Reviewing and redrafting a range of legal documents, inter partes correspondence and pleadings. · Managing and organising various case files, ensuring all documents are filed accurately and in an efficient manner. · Liaising with clients, other legal professionals and external parties. · Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant legal developments, including changes in key statutory instruments and case law. · Handling administrative tasks, including the scheduling and minuting of key meetings and general deadline tracking. · Collaborating effectively with a team of legal professionals to achieve business objectives. What are the essential criteria? · Bachelor’s degree in Law (or equivalent). · Distinguished experience as a Paralegal (or equivalent) at a top law firm, barrister’s chambers or comparable legal environment (for example, working as a judicial assistant). · Excellent academic background, demonstrating a commitment to a successful career in the law. · Strong research and analytical skills, coupled with an unwavering attention to detail. · Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ensuring effective interaction with clients, legal professionals, and team members. · Ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and deadlines, demonstrating a keen sense of time management in a fast-paced legal environment. · Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, including Word and Excel (as well as with Adobe). · Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team, contributing effectively to collective success.Pogust Goodhead employee commitment At Pogust Goodhead we believe in championing personal growth and achievements. Still, first and foremost, we are also a team, and a team is most vital when everyone feels supported and valued as individuals. We know that our team is the heart of Pogust Goodhead, and that is why we make the following commitment to all our people: · To be a meritocracy with a fair and transparent pay review process · To offer opportunities for internal promotion · To provide everyone with a fair and structured performance review process · To provide a learning environment that supports its employees in becoming experts in their roles · To give all Pogust Goodhead’s people opportunities to influence and improve how we work Our commitment to building an inclusive workplace Pogust Goodhead is an equal opportunities employer who believes passionately that our team should represent the diversity of the clients that we support. We are committed to providing a place of work that provides all its employees with fair and equal career growth and learning opportunities. We do not tolerate discrimination within our company, and we celebrate creating a culture offering opportunity for all, regardless of race, culture, gender, age, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, disability, veteran status, or religious beliefs