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Job TitleParalegal Inside IR35

Contract Term: 6 month

Contracting Authority: Cabinet Office

Location: Remote

Experience of using Relativity software is essential for this contract and MUST be demonstrated on your C.V

The UK Covid-19 Inquiry is the independent public inquiry set up to examine the UK’s response to and impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, and learn lessons for the future. The Inquiry is Chaired by Baroness Heather Hallett, a former Court of Appeal judge. After an initial set up phase, the Inquiry was formally established in June 2022, when the Prime Minister published its Terms of Reference. The Inquiry has been established with full powers under the Inquiries Act (2005). It has opened its first investigations (or modules) and held its first preliminary hearings. The Inquiry sits independently of the Government with the Cabinet office acting as the sponsoring department. The Inquiry’s evidence and disclosure function sits within the Information Management Team and supports the Inquiry’s Legal Team with the effective delivery of the Inquiry. The Inquiry is seeking two Disclosure Paralegals. This is an exciting opportunity to join an inclusive, innovative team where you will be supported to challenge yourself in often ambiguous circumstances. The team encourages working in a flexible, collaborative manner to learn and support each other as we look to undertake one of the broadest, most publicly anticipated inquiries in UK history.

As a paralegal your main responsibilities would be:

Follow robust procedures to ensure evidence from material providers is transferred to the Inquiry securely and effectively. Liaise with system suppliers and other internal and external stakeholders on changes to the database or the Inquiry’s requirements, as directed.
Develop an understanding of how the Inquiry’s evidence management system is administered and operates, and provide ad hoc advice to internal and external stakeholders.
Enable the Inquiry’s Legal Team to interrogate vast quantities of evidential material from multiple providers, in an organised manner, ensuring evidential continuity; and to disclose and publish relevant materials in support of Core Particant access, hearings, and report publication.
Support strategic and secure management of the Inquiry’s evidence management system and transfer platform, including coordinating with material providers, providing assurance where necessary, in order to efficiently obtain potentially evidential material

You’ll have relevant experience. Skills and qualifications in the following;

(Please note, this must be clearly listed on your C .V)

Law degree or GDL.
Experience of using Relativity software in addition to having an understanding on how it works.
Applicants should have a minimum of a 2:1 honours degree in their first degree (in any subject). Where an applicant holds an overseas degree qualification this should be equivalent to a 2:1 degree. We will ONLY consider applicants who do not have a 2:1 degree in very exceptional circumstance and where satisfactory evidence of equivalent high level academic and/or professional achievement can be provided (e.g. via relevant, demonstrable experience and results achieved for the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)/CPE, Legal Practice Course (LPC), Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC).
Experience of working in a legal environment (6 months minimum) or law clinic placement (3 months minimum).

We’d also like you to have the following desirable criteria:

Experience in a public Inquiry or organisation requiring similar levels of data review and managing information transitions between organisations effectively.
Excellent technical knowledge of document/evidence management technology - please specify which systems you have used before in your application.
Problem-solving attitude, including experience of providing innovative, technical solutions and handling large datasets.

If this role sounds like something that you would be interested in, please click the link to apply or get in touch with [email protected]

Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.

If you consider yourself to have a disability or if you are a veteran, and you meet the essential criteria for the role, PSR provides a ‘Guaranteed Interview’ scheme whereby you will have the opportunity to discuss this role and your suitability with a member of our PSR Sourcing team.

If you qualify, please notify us on [email protected] and we will be in touch.

In applying for this role you acknowledge the following, this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.: Paralegal

Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys in preparing legal documents, such as briefs, pleadings, contracts, and agreements
- Conduct legal research and gather relevant information for cases
- Organize and maintain legal files and documents
- Draft correspondence and communicate with clients, witnesses, and other parties involved in legal matters
- Schedule appointments, hearings, and meetings for attorneys
- Attend court proceedings and take notes on behalf of attorneys
- Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and witness statements
- Review and summarize legal documents and deposition transcripts

Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies or related field
- Proven experience working as a paralegal or in a similar role
- Strong knowledge of legal terminology and procedures
- Proficient in conducting legal research using online databases and resources
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Familiarity with case management software is a plus

We offer competitive compensation based on experience.

If you are a detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills and a passion for the legal field, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications for the position. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for further consideration.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the role.

Job Type: Temporary contract
Contract length: 6 months

Experience: