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Paralegal

Service Care Legal
Posted 19 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH67BS, Scotland

Salary

£191 per day

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Scottish Hospitals Inquiry is looking for four experienced Paralegals for a 12-month contract.
  • The role involves supporting the Solicitor to the Inquiry and Legal Counsel with investigative work and handling legal documentation.
  • Candidates should have paralegal experience, preferably within an inquiry or regulatory body, along with strong legal research and communication skills.
  • The position offers a salary of £30,000 per year and requires relevant experience in legal settings.
  • Interested applicants should submit their CV and cover letter to Beth Kirby via email for consideration.
The Scottish Hospitals Inquiry is seekingfour experienced Paralegalsto join its legal team for a12-month contract.As a Paralegal, you will play a key role in the investigative work of the Inquiry, supporting the Solicitor to the Inquiry, and Legal Counsel. You will be responsible for handling large volumes of legal documentation, assisting with witness statements, supporting Counsel in investigations, and contributing to reports.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist solicitors and Counsel in reviewing and analysing evidence
  • Prepare reports, legal documents, and case materials
  • Support Counsel ininvestigations and witness interview
  • Manage core participant applications and documentation
  • Liaise with theInquiry Secretariat and Communications teamto ensure external publications meet guidelines
  • Assist withfunding applications, invoice assessments, and financial processes

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • Paralegal experience, ideally within aninquiry, regulatory body, or large-scale legal review
  • Stronglegal research, analytical, and document management skills
  • Excellentwritten and verbal communication
  • Ability to handlecomplex case materials and meet tight deadlines

Application:
To apply, please submitCV along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience to Beth Kirby via email:(url removed) or call(phone number removed)for more information. We do also have a referral bonus of up to 250 so please pass on this information, if you know someone else looking for work.

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