Paralegal

Adecco Portugal; Exeter; Hybride; GBP 19 000 - 21 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid working

Professional development

Team environment

Impactful work

Résumé du poste

Adecco are pleased to recruit a Paralegal to work within the Devon & Cornwall Police Force in Exeter. The role is temporary with a hybrid working pattern and 35 hours per week, paying £14.10 per hour. You will join the Joint Legal Services Department to support Devon and Cornwall and Dorset Police.

As a Paralegal, you will report to the Legal Services Practice Manager and work in one of three teams: Litigation, Operations, or Vulnerability, performing diverse tasks to support legal proceedings.

Qualifications

• Proven administrative experience in a legal setting.
• Strong command of English grammar and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to navigate legal databases and systems.
• Enthusiastic team player ready to manage a diverse caseload.

Responsabilités

• Support litigation, operations, or vulnerability teams in handling matters.
• Assist with hearings, court applications, and civil claims where required.
• Draft documentation and conduct legal research to support cases.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure smooth workflows and coordination.

Connaissances

Administrative experience

English grammar

Legal databases

Team player

Outils

Legal databases

Description du poste

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

• 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.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.