Paralegal - Emma Caldwell Inquriy
Posted 30 minutes ago
Location
- Edinburgh
Reference
- Ref: BH-168615
Salary Package
- £39767 per annum
Expiry Date
- Expires 4th Sep 2026
Job Type
- Flexible
Industry
- Legal
Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for 2 Paralegals to join the legal team supporting the high-profile Emma Caldwell Inquiry. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced paralegals seeking meaningful public sector legal work within a fast-paced and high-profile environment.
The legal team is led by the Solicitor to the Inquiry, supported by deputy solicitors and assistant solicitors. The successful candidates will work closely with assistant solicitors across a broad range of legal and evidential tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
Essential Skills & Experience:
Contract Details:
This role closes - Wednesday 12th August
The legal team is led by the Solicitor to the Inquiry, supported by deputy solicitors and assistant solicitors. The successful candidates will work closely with assistant solicitors across a broad range of legal and evidential tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support solicitors with document review, evidence management, witness statements, redaction, and hearing preparation
- Coordinate meetings, interviews, correspondence, and liaison with external stakeholders and core participants
- Maintain accurate records and document management systems while managing high volumes of sensitive information
- Provide administrative and legal support throughout all stages of the Inquiry, including during public hearings
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Previous paralegal or legal support experience within litigation, investigations, public inquiries, or similar environments (SCOTS LAW)
- We are looking, in particular, for people who may have had experience of redaction in the past as a large part of the paralegal role will be analysis and redaction of evidence.
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage large volumes of documentation accurately
Contract Details:
- 12-month initial contract- with a possible extension up to 23 months
- Day Rate: £207.58 Ltd- (PAYE INC- £177.14) (Equivalent Salary £39,767)
- Hybrid working model- Expected attendance in Edinburgh once/twice per week (typically Wednesdays) outside hearing periods
- During hearings, attendance in Glasgow will be required as needed
- Regular travel between Edinburgh and Glasgow may be necessary
This role closes - Wednesday 12th August
Beth Simpson
Principal Consultant
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