Band 5 Paralegal

Birmingham Community Health Care Nhs Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare organization in Birmingham is seeking a Public Sector Paralegal to manage tribunal claims and provide legal support for HR procedures. The role requires a law graduate with experience in a legal environment and strong skills in organization and discretion. You will also assist with UK GDPR compliance and liaise with various stakeholders. This is a permanent, full-time position offering a chance to contribute to community healthcare.

Qualifications

• Law graduate or pursuing a Legal Practice Course.
• Experience in a legal environment, especially with employment law.
• Ability to manage sensitive issues discreetly.

Responsibilities

• Manage employment tribunal claims and liaise with legal advisors.
• Provide legal support for HR procedures ensuring law compliance.
• Assist with UK GDPR data subject access requests.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Discretion

Independence

Education

Law graduate

Legal Practice Course (desirable)

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s Corporate Governance Team as a Public Sector Paralegal. This is a permanent, full-time role (37.5 hours/week).

Responsibilities

• Manage employment tribunal claims, including conducting preliminary investigations and liaising with external legal advisors.
• Provide legal support for HR procedures (disciplinary, grievance, capability) ensuring compliance with employment law and Trust policies.
• Assist with staff‑related data subject access requests, ensuring compliance with UK GDPR.
• Support the management of clinical negligence and employer/public liability claims.
• Assist with Coroner’s investigations and inquests, including evidence review and staff support.
• Liaise with NHS Resolution, panel solicitors, and internal stakeholders.
• Provide legal advice and guidance under the supervision of the Legal Services Manager.

Qualifications

• Is a Law graduate (Legal Practice Course desirable).
• Has experience in a legal environment, ideally with exposure to employment law and NHS procedures.
• Demonstrates excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage sensitive issues with discretion.
• Has strong interpersonal and influencing skills, especially in high‑pressure situations.
• Is confident working independently and collaboratively within a busy team.

About the Trust

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) has more than 5,000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. McC delivers over 100 clinical services in the community, including home care, clinics, and inpatient facilities. We are committed to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in local communities and are continuously striving for better care and healthier communities.