About the role
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal to join our growing Professional Misconduct team, part of the Business Crime & Regulation department in JMW's London office. This role offers exposure to high quality work from the outset and the opportunity for career progression for the right candidate. This is a full time, office-based role, however flexible arrangements can be discussed on an individual basis where suitable. ResponsibilitiesYou'll be joining a team of partners, senior associates, associates, trainees and support staff whose main areas of work are regulatory misconduct matters for serving police officers as well as general and serious crime defence. This role provides support to all the lawyers in the team as required. This will include interacting with clients, managing tasks, carrying out research, and building positive professional relationships with clients, experts, counsel and other legal professionals. You will be exposed to a wide variety of work and expected to adapt quickly to new and emerging areas of law. SkillsEssential:Previous experience working within a legal settingA law degreeOrganisational skills, time management and prioritisationProactive attitude: able to react to a developing situation, take responsibility and reprioritiseProfessional presentation, personable and comfortable interacting with different types of client and other professionalsConfident verbal communicator, good telephone manner and able to triage and progress calls effectivelyAdvanced legal research skillsExcellent written communication skillsStrong IT skills, including full suite of Microsoft office and ability to adapt to new systems quicklyPreferred:Previous experience within criminal law at a reputable firmGood working knowledge of anti-money laundering regulations (MLRs), criminal financing, and bribery and corruption legislationExperience preparing interviews under caution and/or regulatory interviewsPolice station accreditation would be advantageousExperience working to financial/time targetsExperience of business development; networking, contributing to publications/blogs, producing other written content, organising events and/or participating with professional organisationsAptitude with cutting-edge IT and legal tech including AI skillsSecond language skills will be advantageous
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