Lead Paralegal Review Manager – Government Inquiry

FQPS Academy Ltd.; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote working

Public sector assignment

Job summary

The Home Office is seeking 9 HEO Paralegals for an 18-month contract. Roles are based in Leeds with remainder remote/work-from-home.

You will manage a team of Paralegals, oversee document review and disclosure, ensure deadlines are met, and support hearing preparation within a sensitive government inquiries context. Applicants should have a law degree at 2:1 or above (or equivalent), and demonstrate experience in legal environments, EMS usage, and leadership.

Qualifications

• Law degree 2:1 or above or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 6 months’ experience in a legal environment (or 3 months in a law clinic).
• Experience on a public inquiry or large-scale inquiry.
• Experience using an electronic document management system (EMS).
• Strong organisational and planning skills with ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy for large volumes of documents.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for team guidance.
• Exceptional circumstances may allow equivalent high-level achievement in lieu of a 2:1 degree.

Responsibilities

• Oversee one or more document review modules and manage EO Paralegals.
• Coordinate workloads, monitor progress and ensure timely disclosure.
• Use EMS to oversee review and processing of sensitive documents.
• Quality assure outputs and maintain standards.
• Provide training and feedback to Paralegals and conduct performance reviews.
• Lead team meetings and coordinate with Information and Evidence Management.
• Support hearing preparation and coordination with solicitors and counsel.
• Handle bespoke legal/administrative tasks as priorities change.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Legal document review

Education

Law degree 2:1 or above

Tools

EMS

Job description

The Home Office is seeking 9 HEO Paralegals for an 18-month contract. Roles are based in Leeds with remainder remote/work-from-home.

You will manage a team of Paralegals, oversee document review and disclosure, ensure deadlines are met, and support hearing preparation within a sensitive government inquiries context. Applicants should have a law degree at 2:1 or above (or equivalent), and demonstrate experience in legal environments, EMS usage, and leadership.