Paralegal - Disclosure (Ref 25-126)

Cleveland Police; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A law enforcement agency is seeking a Paralegal for the Disclosure Team. This position is crucial in managing legal disclosures and assisting in safeguarding children. Applicants should possess excellent communication skills and experience in a busy office environment. Training on disclosure legislation is provided. Applications close on 23:55 on the specified closing date, with interviews scheduled for the week commencing 2nd February 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills are essential for interacting with internal and external parties.
• Previous experience in a high-pressure office environment is preferred.
• Ability to research and utilize various IT systems and databases.
• Basic understanding of legal disclosure procedures is a plus, with training available.

Responsibilities

• Manage various requests for third-party legal disclosures.
• Assist in proceedings related to safeguarding children.
• Coordinate with external agencies and maintain case progress.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience in busy office environment

Organisational and research skills

Basic understanding of disclosure legislation

Job description

Post: Paralegal – Disclosure

Salary: Scale 4 / 5 - £27,204 - £32,613 (pro rata)

Hours: 32 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Middlesbrough Police Station and Cleveland Police Central HQ, Hemlington

Applications are invited for the position of Paralegal within the Disclosure Team, Legal Services based at Middlesbrough Police Station and Cleveland Police Central HQ, Hemlington.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to requests for third party disclosure, disclosure for family proceedings and CAFCASS.
• Process other requests for disclosure in various legal proceedings, including common law police disclosure.
• Assist with safeguarding children, providing information to enable the courts to make considered decisions.
• Review and progress cases for legal proceedings, including family court proceedings.
• Liaise with external agencies and colleagues force wide.

Qualifications & Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Track record of working in a busy office environment.
• Organisational and research skills, utilisation of various IT systems and databases.
• Basic understanding of disclosure legislation and procedures is advantageous; full training will be provided.

You will deliver a high quality service, have the ability to prioritise demanding workloads, applying professional judgement to make effective decisions.

If you would like to discuss the role further please contact Lucy Gaffney at [e-mail].

If you are interested in applying for this role please progress your application via the link. Application forms should be completed no later than 23:55 on the specified closing date.

Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 2nd February 2026.

Cleveland Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. All appointments will be made on merit.

Regardless of the applicant, this role is on current Cleveland Police Terms and Conditions as per Police Staff Council.