Paralegal

Warwickshire Police; Leek Wootton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Warwickshire Police is seeking a Paralegal at Leek Wootton Police Headquarters. The role supports Solicitors and the legal team, with responsibilities spanning disclosure, court applications, case bundles and briefs to counsel.

The post requires significant legal experience, a recognised qualification (Law degree or ILEX), and the ability to manage a caseload and work to tight deadlines in a public sector environment.

Qualifications

• Significant operational experience in a legal role such as paralegal or equivalent.
• Recognised legal qualification such as a Law Degree or ILEX membership.
• Experience in working in a legal environment (e.g., solicitor’s office, chambers, or public authority).

Responsibilities

• Review and respond to disclosure requests and orders across civil proceedings.
• Review and prepare applications in the Magistrates, Crown and County Courts and support defence of civil claims.
• Prepare legal case bundles with evidence, exhibits and witness statements for hearings.
• Prepare Briefs to Counsel as requested.
• Undertake legal research and monitor case law, sharing updates with the team.
• Provide legal advice on queries raised through the Legal Inbox.
• Utilise IT and Legal Case Management systems and update case records.
• Liaise with stakeholders and maintain case management records.

Skills

Legal experience

Communication skills

Legal research

Education

Law degree

ILEX membership

Tools

Legal case management systems

Job description

Paralegal

Permanent

Full time

Leek Wootton Police Headquarters

Grade F (£40,383.00 - £42,612.00)

The main purpose of the role is to To assist Solicitors and wider legal team in the progression of cases and other legal work within the Department.

To run own caseload where required.

Main responsibilities:

1. To review and respond to disclosure requests and orders (both internal and external referrals) across a range of civil legal proceedings; to include family court, parole board, probation service, third parties for use in legal proceedings and so on.
2. To review and prepare applications in the Magistrates, Crown and County Courts (to include all forms of Civil Preventative Orders, Closure Orders and under the Proceeds of Crime Act) and to support case preparation for defending civil claims against the Force where required.
3. To review and prepare legal case bundles incorporating evidence, exhibits and witness statements in readiness for court, tribunal or panel hearings as requested and ensuring key witnesses are warned.
4. To prepare Briefs to Counsel as requested.
5. To undertake legal research as required, including monitoring case law across the range of work of the legal team and sharing monthly updates of significant developments in case law to the legal team and colleagues in other departments as appropriate.
6. To provide legal advice on queries raised through the Legal Inbox, as requested/allocated.
7. To fully utilise the IT and Legal Case Management systems as requested.
8. To liaise with key stakeholders in case preparation and update the required case management systems and file records at regular review stages.
9. To assist where required in the sharing of lesson learning across the Force.
10. To participate in meetings and work as part of the team, handling telephone calls and correspondence as required.
11. To undertake other duties commensurate with the nature, level of responsibility and grading of this post, as required.

Special Conditions:

This post has been designated as ‘Politically Sensitive’ under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (as amended).

Some travel within the force area of Warwickshire.

Person Specification:

Knowledge:

• Significant operational experience in a legal role i.e. paralegal or
• Recognised legal qualification such as a Member of the Institute of Legal Executives or
• Law Degree.

Experience:

• Experience of working in a legal environment such as a solicitor’s office, chambers or public authority/private sector legal department.

Key Skills:

• Ability to communicate with a wide range of people both verbally and in writing.
• Capable of working to tight deadlines.
• Capable of prioritising workload.
• Ability to use own initiative and work unsupervised but aware when to refer upwards.
• ICT and keyboard skills.

We want our organisation to be as diverse as the community it serves. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

You will be required as part of Warwickshire Police recruitment process to successfully complete vetting and credit checks.

We support the “Happy to talk flexible working” campaign, which aims to encourage uptake of flexible working for individuals, the flexible working options that may be considered for this role include; Compressed hours and part time working.