Accuflex - Public Inquiry Paralegals

Accutrainee Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK legal services firm is seeking Public Inquiry Paralegals for hybrid roles based in London. Candidates will assist with significant public inquiries, requiring experience in handling sensitive materials and SC clearance. Successful applicants will engage in tasks like document reviews and evidence preparation, contributing to impactful legal work. Opportunities may also arise in other major UK cities.

Benefits

Access to prestigious law firms

Support for security clearance coordination

Vetted pool of inquiry-ready professionals

Qualifications

• Eligible to undergo Security Clearance or are SC cleared.
• Experience supporting public inquiries or government reviews.
• Ability to handle sensitive materials discreetly.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze sensitive documents.
• Summarize witness statements and inquiry transcripts.
• Manage bundles and disclosure processes.

Skills

Experience in UK public inquiries

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Public Inquiry Paralegals (Hybrid/Office-Based)
Location: London (with potential opportunities in other major UK locations)
Start Date: Ongoing opportunities throughout 2025 and 2026
Day Rate: Competitive – based on experience and clearance status
Contract Type: PAYE contract via Accuflex

Accuflex is actively building a specialist pool of experienced paralegals to support upcoming high-profile public inquiries and government sector matters.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience working on major UK public inquiries (e.g. Grenfell, Infected Blood, COVID-19 Inquiry), whether or not you currently hold Security Clearance (SC). If you already have SC clearance, or if it has recently lapsed, we would love to hear from you.

Key Criteria

We welcome applications from two main categories:

SC-Cleared or Recently Lapsed

• You hold active SC clearance or your clearance lapsed within the past 12–18 months
• You have worked on one or more UK public inquiries or major government reviews
• You are available at short notice (or can advise us of your availability)

Experienced but Not Yet SC-Cleared

• You have supported a public inquiry or large-scale government document review project
• You are eligible and willing to undergo SC clearance (British citizen or long-term UK resident)
• You are detail-oriented, discreet, and confident handling sensitive materials

Typical Tasks May Include

• Reviewing, analysing, and redacting sensitive documents
• Summarising witness statements and inquiry transcripts
• Managing bundles and disclosure processes
• Assisting counsel and solicitors with evidence preparation
• Supporting legal teams under pressure and to tight deadlines

Location & Working Arrangements

• Most opportunities are based in London, though roles may also arise in other major UK cities
• Some positions may require fully office-based work due to confidentiality or security restrictions
• Hybrid arrangements are possible depending on the client and the assignment

Why Join Accuflex?

• Contribute to nationally significant and impactful legal work
• Access a well-supported platform with paralegal opportunities in prestigious law firms and in-house legal teams
• Join a vetted pool of inquiry-ready legal professionals
• Support available for security clearance coordination, where required