EO Paralegal – Remote Evidence Review for National Inquiry

FQPS Academy Ltd.; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Office is seeking 54 EO Paralegals (INSIDE IR35) for an 18-month contract, working one day per week in Leeds with remainder remote. You will support the Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs, handling review, redaction and disclosure of sensitive evidence in line with legal requirements.

As part of the Information and Evidence Management team, you will manage large volumes of documentation, record metadata, and assist with hearing preparation while ensuring confidentiality and data

Qualifications

• 6+ months paralegal experience.
• Experience using electronic document management systems (DMS).
• Law degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent with law conversion where needed.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, able to manage competing priorities and work at pace.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to process large volumes of documentation accurately.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess documents submitted to the Inquiry using electronic document management systems.
• Evaluate documents for relevance in line with established guidance and review protocols.
• Record document descriptions, metadata and coding information accurately in the system.
• Identify and redact confidential, personal and sensitive information per redaction protocols and data protection requirements.
• Assist with disclosure of relevant documentation to Inquiry participants.
• Maintain secure document management and information handling practices.
• Collaborate with the wider paralegal team and raise queries or issues as needed.
• Provide legal and administrative support to the Information and Evidence Management team.
• Assist solicitors and counsel with hearing preparation and bundles.
• Support delivery of hearings and attendance at hearing centre if required.
• Manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines.
• Perform general administrative duties as the Inquiry progresses.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Education

Law degree (2:1 or above)

Tools

DMS

Job description

The Home Office is seeking 54 EO Paralegals (INSIDE IR35) for an 18-month contract, working one day per week in Leeds with remainder remote. You will support the Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs, handling review, redaction and disclosure of sensitive evidence in line with legal requirements.

As part of the Information and Evidence Management team, you will manage large volumes of documentation, record metadata, and assist with hearing preparation while ensuring confidentiality and data