SCCT paralegal

nmc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is seeking a Paralegal for the Sensitive and Complex Casework Team (SCCT) to support the investigation and progression of high‑risk fitness to practise cases in a regulated environment.

You will work closely with investigators, case officers and lawyers to progress complex cases, manage interim order risk and prepare witness statements, reports and instructions as needed, contributing to public protection and fair regulatory decision-making.

Qualifications

• Strong regulatory foundation and sound judgement.
• Ability to analyse complex and sensitive information.
• Organised, resilient, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Clear written and verbal communication with high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Support investigation and progression of complex, high-profile cases.
• Progress complex cases and manage interim order risk alongside lawyers.
• Carry out investigation activities such as planning cases, taking witness statements or drafting reports.

Job description

About the team and what we do:

The Sensitive and Complex Casework Team (SCCT) sits within the NMC’s legal services and plays a vital role in progressing the most complex, high-risk and sensitive fitness to practise cases. Our work supports the NMC’s statutory duty to protect the public, while ensuring that investigations are fair, proportionate and timely. The team works closely with investigators, case officers, lawyers and external partners, often on cases that involve heightened public interest or significant risk considerations, where careful legal analysis and sound judgement are essential. As part of SCCT, you’ll be working in a collaborative, supportive environment where shared learning, consistency of approach and professional development are actively encouraged.

Your role and impact

You’ll be involved in complex, high-profile activity linked to many large public inquiries, with support in place to help you navigate the challenges that this work can bring. As a Paralegal in the SCCT, you’ll play an important role in supporting the effective investigation and progression of sensitive and complex cases. You’ll support lawyers by progressing complex cases and managing interim order risk. At times, you’ll also carry out investigation activity such as planning cases, taking witness statements, drafting reports or assisting with instructions for case presenters. Your work will help ensure that cases are progressed efficiently, risks are identified and managed appropriately —directly contributing to public protection and the quality of the NMC’s regulatory decision-making.

What you’ll bring

You’ll bring a strong regulatory foundation, sound judgement and the confidence to analyse complex and sensitive information. You’re organised, resilient and able to manage competing priorities, while meeting timescales and maintaining high standards of accuracy and professionalism. You’ll be comfortable working collaboratively with a wide range of colleagues, sharing knowledge and contributing to a consistent, high-quality approach across the team. You’re able to communicate clearly—both in writing and verbally—and can translate complex issues into practical advice that supports case progression. Above all, you’ll bring integrity, curiosity and a commitment to fairness, inclusion and continuous improvement, recognising the importance of the NMC’s role as a regulator and the impact this work has on the public, professionals and colleagues alike.

Salary Details

London - £34,676- £38,529 Edinburgh - £32,249 - £35,832

Please note that this role requires you to review and work with sensitive and distressing material relating to fitness to practice cases and you will be given the appropriate support to deal with this material.