Paralegal

Company : Confidential

Job Type : Contract

Edinburgh, Midlothian

Number of Applicants

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Job Description - Paralegal

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 , or email .uk.

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.

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