Public Inquiry Paralegals - Hybrid/SC-Cleared (London)

Accutrainee Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services provider is seeking Public Inquiry Paralegals based in London, offering hybrid work arrangements for experienced candidates. This role requires immediate availability for significant public inquiries, with a focus on legal document management and support for legal teams under tight deadlines. Candidates holding or having recently lapsed SC clearance are preferred, and all applicants should have a meticulous approach to handling sensitive materials.

Benefits

Access to prestigious law firms

Support for security clearance coordination

Contribution to impactful legal work

Qualifications

• Candidates should hold active SC clearance or their clearance lapsed within the past 12–18 months.
• Experience working on UK public inquiries or major government reviews is preferred.
• Candidates must be available at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyse, and redact sensitive documents.
• Summarise witness statements and inquiry transcripts.
• Manage bundles and disclosure processes.
• Assist counsel and solicitors with evidence preparation.
• Support legal teams under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Skills

Experience in public inquiries

Detail-oriented

Discreet handling of sensitive materials

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

A legal services provider is seeking Public Inquiry Paralegals based in London, offering hybrid work arrangements for experienced candidates. This role requires immediate availability for significant public inquiries, with a focus on legal document management and support for legal teams under tight deadlines. Candidates holding or having recently lapsed SC clearance are preferred, and all applicants should have a meticulous approach to handling sensitive materials.