Paralegal
Posted 1 week ago by Service Care Legal
£192 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
Edinburgh
Summary: Service Care Solutions is seeking a Paralegal to join the COVID-19 Inquiry's legal team in Edinburgh. The role involves assisting solicitors and Counsel in preparing evidence and documentation while ensuring efficient delivery of outcomes. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement, requiring two days in the office per week, and has a contract length of 18 months. The salary is set at £36,944 per annum.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assisting solicitors and Counsel with consideration of evidence and preparing reports and documents for use by the solicitor and Counsel teams.
- Working with solicitors to brief teams on taking witness evidence.
- Preparation and review of core participant documentation.
- Liaising with and supporting solicitors and Counsel on investigations.
- Carrying out other tasks required by the inquiry, including providing cover for the wider team of paralegals.
Key Skills:
- Ability to carry out tasks independently with minimum oversight, remaining calm under pressure.
- Strong written and oral communication skills as well as excellent analytical and research skills.
- Ability to take accurate notes and action points of complex meetings.
- Good knowledge of Scots law.
- Ability to foresee risk and assist with strategic planning.
Salary (Rate): £36,944 yearly
City: Edinburgh
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Legal
Service Care Solutions is working alongside the COVID-19 Inquiry as they need a Paralegal to join their legal team. In this role, you will work as part of the Inquiry legal team to flexibly and constructively ensure the efficient delivery of outcomes.
Salary: Grade B2 (£36,944per annum)
Contract Length: 18 months
Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid – 2 days in the office)
Ltd Day Rate: £192.61
PAYE Day Rate inc. of Holiday: £164.56
Submission Deadline: 12th of June 2025 (AM)
Key Responsibilities of the Paralegal role:
- Assisting solicitors and Counsel with consideration of evidence and preparing reports and documents for use by the solicitor and Counsel teams.
- Working with solicitors to brief teams on taking witness evidence
- Preparation and review of core participant documentation
- Liaising with and supporting solicitors and Counsel on investigations
- Carrying out other tasks required by the inquiry, including providing cover for the wider team of paralegals.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Ability to carry out tasks independently with minimum oversight, remaining calm under pressure.
- Strong written and oral communication skills as well as excellent analytical and research skills.
- Ability to take accurate notes and action points of complex meetings.
- Have a good knowledge of Scots law.
- Preparation and review of core participant documentation
- Ability to foresee risk and assist with strategic planning.
Working Pattern & Location:
Standard hours: 35 hours per week.
Hybrid working: typically 2 days per week in the Edinburgh office.
Some periods, particularly around hearings, may require longer hours and on-site presence.
Flexible and hybrid working options considered depending on role needs.
If this Paralegal role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on (phone number removed), or email (url removed). We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.