Paralegal

Adecco Portugal; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Professional Development

Team Environment

Impactful Work

Job summary

Adecco is recruiting a Paralegal to join the Devon & Cornwall Police Force on a temporary contract in Exeter (Middlemoor Police HQ). The role offers hybrid working and an hourly rate of £14.10 for a 35-hour week.

You will support three teams: Litigation, Operations, or Vulnerability, under the Legal Services Practice Manager. Responsibilities include drafting documents, researching cases, liaising with stakeholders, and maintaining organized workflows.

Qualifications

• Administrative experience in a legal setting.
• Strong understanding of English grammar and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Proficient in navigating legal databases and systems.
• An enthusiastic team player ready to tackle a diverse caseload!

Responsibilities

• Litigation support for civil claims and employment tribunals.
• Assist with firearms and misconduct hearings; draft basic court applications.
• Collaborate on civil preventative orders, including Domestic Violence Protection Orders.
• Draft legal filings and conduct research to support proceedings.

Skills

Administrative experience

English grammar

Legal databases

Team player

Tools

Legal databases

Job description

Adecco are please to be recruiting for a Paralegal to work within the Devon & Cornwall Police Force.

Location: Exeter, Middlemoor Police HQ

Contract Type: Temporary

Hourly Rate: 14.10, working Monday to Friday 35 hours per week, Hybrid

Are you ready to make a difference in the public services sector? Our client is seeking a dedicated Paralegal to join their dynamic Joint Legal Services Department, supporting both Devon and Cornwall and Dorset Police. If you're passionate about law and eager to contribute your skills in a fulfilling environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

About the Role:

As a Paralegal, you will report directly to the Legal Services Practice Manager and be an essential part of one of three specialised teams: Litigation, Operations, or Vulnerability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Litigation Support: Assist Legal Advisors and Senior Paralegals in handling contentious matters, including civil claims and employment tribunals.
• Operations Assistance: Help prepare for firearms and misconduct hearings while drafting basic court applications.
• Vulnerability Focus: Collaborate on applications for civil preventative orders, including Domestic Violence Protection Orders.

What You'll Do:

• Draft legally sound documentation, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
• Conduct thorough research and investigations to support legal proceedings.
• Liaise with various stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and coordination.
• Maintain organised workflows and departmental spreadsheets, ensuring everything runs smoothly.

What We're Looking For:

• Administrative experience in a legal setting.
• Strong understanding of English grammar and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Proficient in navigating legal databases and systems.
• An enthusiastic team player ready to tackle a diverse caseload!

Why You'll Love Working Here:

Our client values their employees and offers a vibrant work culture with plenty of perks, including:

• Hybrid Working: Enjoy flexibility in your work pattern.
• Professional Development: Access to in-house training and continuous support.
• Team Environment: Work alongside a passionate group of legal professionals.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to meaningful projects within the community.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.