Paralegal Covid19 Inquiry

This is a unique opportunity to support from the outset, a high-profile statutory Public Inquiry investigating Scotland's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This role will work as part of the Inquiry legal team to flexibly and constructively ensure the efficient delivery of outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have a flexible and adaptable approach to work.

You will directly support the Solicitor to the Inquiry and a team of assistant solicitors as well as assisting Counsel and working directly with the Counsel on their respective portfolios on investigative work streams.

This is a 8 month Contract and would be a annual salary of: £36,585 this equates to a £186.83 LTD day rate, may have some flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting solicitors and Counsel with consideration of evidence and preparing reports and documents for use by the solicitor and Counsel team,


• Working with solicitors to take witness evidence


• Application and operation of core participant documentation


• Liaising with secretariat on operation of core participant applications, including updating guidance and dealing with correspondence


• Liaising with and supporting Counsel on investigations


• Carrying out other tasks required by the inquiry, including providing cover for the wider team of paralegals

Essential Criteria

• Ability to carry out tasks independently with minimum oversight, remaining calm under pressure


• LLB/LLM in Scots Law and worked within a Scottish Law firm


• Ability to foresee risk and assist with strategic planning


• Strong written and oral communication skills


• Excellent analytical and research skills

Please submit your CV to beth.kirby@servicecare.org.uk, or call via phone at 01772208969.

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