Investigation Paralegal – Hybrid (23-Month Contract)

Harvey Nash Plc; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 9,318,000 - 9,686,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Nash Plc in Edinburgh is seeking a proactive Paralegal for a 23-month contract, with a hybrid pattern of 3-4 days per week in Edinburgh. Start ASAP.

You will support solicitors and counsel with investigations, document analysis, redactions, and preparation of papers for counsel, while maintaining confidentiality and working independently under pressure. This role involves notices to recover evidence and findings in fact.

Qualifications

• Paralegal or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Awareness of discretion and confidentiality requirements.
• Proficiency with IT and MS Office, including Word.

Responsibilities

• Support solicitors and counsel in investigations by assisting with formal notices to recover evidence and by analyzing documents.
• Redact documents and evidence with records team to enable release to parties and publication on website.
• Assist with preparation of findings in fact and business reports.
• Assist with records preparation for the Record of the Inquiry to be transmitted to NRS.
• Assist Solicitor to assess accounts of expenses for funded parties.
• Prepare papers for counsel and the Inquiry's statement-taking team; undertake ad hoc administrative tasks.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Independent work

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Discretion and confidentiality

IT proficiency

Microsoft Word

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Harvey Nash Plc in Edinburgh is seeking a proactive Paralegal for a 23-month contract, with a hybrid pattern of 3-4 days per week in Edinburgh. Start ASAP.

You will support solicitors and counsel with investigations, document analysis, redactions, and preparation of papers for counsel, while maintaining confidentiality and working independently under pressure. This role involves notices to recover evidence and findings in fact.