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Paralegal Covid19 Inquiry

Service Care Solutions - Legal
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH105BP, Scotland

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • This position involves supporting a high-profile statutory Public Inquiry into Scotland's COVID-19 response.
  • The role requires a flexible and adaptable approach, working closely with the Inquiry's legal team, including the Solicitor and Counsel.
  • Candidates should possess an LLB/LLM in Scots Law and have experience in a Scottish Law firm.
  • The contract lasts for 8 months with an annual salary of £36,585, equating to a daily rate of £186.83.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, along with excellent analytical abilities, are essential for success in this role.

This is a unique opportunity to support from the outset, a high-profile statutory Public Inquiry investigating Scotland's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This role will work as part of the Inquiry legal team to flexibly and constructively ensure the efficient delivery of outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a flexible and adaptable approach to work. You will directly support the Solicitor to the Inquiry and a team of assistant solicitors as well as assisting Counsel and working directly with the Counsel on their respective portfolios on investigative work streams.

This is a 8 month Contract and would be a annual salary of: £36,585 this equates to a £186.83 LTD day rate, may have some flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assisting solicitors and Counsel with consideration of evidence and preparing reports and documents for use by the solicitor and Counsel team,
  • Working with solicitors to take witness evidence
  • Application and operation of core participant documentation
  • Liaising with secretariat on operation of core participant applications, including updating guidance and dealing with correspondence
  • Liaising with and supporting Counsel on investigations
  • Carrying out other tasks required by the inquiry, including providing cover for the wider team of paralegals

Essential Criteria

  • Ability to carry out tasks independently with minimum oversight, remaining calm under pressure
  • LLB/LLM in Scots Law and worked within a Scottish Law firm
  • Ability to foresee risk and assist with strategic planning
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Excellent analytical and research skills
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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.