Paralegal

Service Care Solutions; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Care Solutions is recruiting a Paralegal to join a high-profile Public Inquiry in Scotland. You will support the legal team, assist with evidence analysis, and help manage witness briefing alongside solicitors and Counsel.

The role requires strong attention to detail and experience with Scots law in a fast-paced environment. The position offers hybrid working with two days per week at the Edinburgh office.

Qualifications

• Paralegal qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting public inquiries or high-profile investigations.
• Knowledge of Scots law and legal procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist solicitors and counsel with evidence analysis and document preparation.
• Brief teams involved in taking witness evidence.
• Cross-check documents prior to publication and manage redactions.
• Provide investigative support across workstreams and perform legal research.
• Support the wider paralegal team and work independently under pressure.

Skills

Paralegal

Public Inquiry experience

Scots law

Legal research

Document analysis

Witness briefing

Communication

Job description

Service care solutions, have a exceptional opportunity to join a high-profile Public Inquiry We are currently seeking Paralegals to join the legal team supporting a high-profile statutory Public Inquiry investigating Scotland’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Working as part of a dedicated Inquiry legal team, you will provide high-quality legal and investigative support to the Solicitor to the Inquiry, Deputy Solicitors, Assistant Solicitors and Counsel, working flexibly across a range of important workstreams.

This is a particularly exciting opportunity for an experienced paralegal who enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and is looking to make a meaningful contribution to a significant public inquiry.

The Role You will play a significant role in supporting the investigative work of the Inquiry, working closely with solicitors and Counsel to ensure the efficient delivery of key outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting solicitors and Counsel with the consideration and analysis of evidence, including preparing reports and documents for use by the legal team.
• Working with solicitors to brief teams involved in taking witness evidence.
• Cross-checking documents prior to publication and working through redactions.
• Liaising with and providing investigative support to solicitors and Counsel across a range of workstreams.
• Carrying out detailed legal research and analysis as required
• Providing support and cover across the wider paralegal team when required.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Ability to anticipate risks and contribute to strategic planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work accurately with large volumes of complex documentation.
• A flexible and adaptable approach, with the willingness to support a broad range of tasks as priorities change.
• Previous experience working on a Public Inquiry.
• Good knowledge of Scots law.
• Experience working within a legal investigation, litigation or similarly document-intensive environment.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £39,767 per annum. LTD day rate £207.58 PAYE (INC) £177.14
• 18‑month contract with the potential for extension.
• Hybrid working – 2 days per week in the Edinburgh office.
• Opportunity to work on a prestigious, high-profile Public Inquiry with an experienced legal team.