Summary: The Government Legal Department (GLD) is seeking a Paralegal for a 12-month contract, operating under inside IR35 regulations. The role is hybrid, requiring three days in the office and the remainder of the week working from home. The position is available across four locations: London, Leeds, Bristol, and Manchester.

Key Responsibilities:

• Acting in accordance with GLD’s standards and policies while maintaining professional service.
• Providing legal support to lawyers to foster client relationships.
• Engaging in legal awareness initiatives for clients.
• Conducting legal research and presenting findings for advice drafting.
• Assisting in managing large-scale legal projects across government departments.
• Planning and implementing legal projects, including process updates.
• Utilizing information and case management systems effectively.
• Contributing to the Division’s Knowledge Management materials.
• Drafting internal case documents and supporting lawyers in external document preparation.

Key Skills:

• Knowledge of legal issues relevant to GLD operations and a strong interest in legal matters.
• Legal education and/or experience in a legal or regulatory environment.
• Highly motivated and capable of independent work.
• Ability to perform under pressure and work effectively in a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Critical analysis skills for evaluating evidence and making recommendations.
• Proficiency in Adobe, Excel, Word, Outlook, and Google Docs.
• Desirable proficiency with legal databases like Lexis Nexis and Westlaw.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Legal