Paralegal
Posted 1 week ago by Service Care Solutions
£28 Per hour
Undetermined
Hybrid
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Summary: Service Care Solutions is seeking a Paralegal to join the COVID-19 Inquiry legal team in Edinburgh. The role involves assisting solicitors and Counsel with evidence consideration and documentation preparation, ensuring efficient delivery of outcomes. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement with standard hours of 35 per week and 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:
- Experience in a legal environment, preferably as a paralegal.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work flexibly and constructively within a team.
- Proficiency in preparing legal documents and reports.
- Understanding of legal procedures and evidence handling.
Salary (Rate): £36,944 yearly
City: Edinburgh
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
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
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.
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.
We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.