Overview
Service Care Solutions is working alongside the COVID-19 Inquiry as they need a Paralegal to join their legal team. In this role, you will work as part of the Inquiry legal team to flexibly and constructively ensure the efficient delivery of outcomes.
Contract Length: 18 months; Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid – 2 days in the office)
Day rate: £192.61 (Ltd) / £164.56 (PAYE including holiday); Submission Deadline: 9 September (9:00 AM)
Responsibilities
* Assisting solicitors and Counsel with consideration of evidence and preparing reports and documents for use by the solicitor and Counsel teams.
* Working with solicitors to brief teams on taking witness evidence
* Preparation and review of core participant documentation
* Liaising with and supporting solicitors and Counsel on investigations
* Carrying out other tasks required by the inquiry, including providing cover for the wider team of paralegals
Essential Skills & Experience
* Ability to carry out tasks independently with minimum oversight, remaining calm under pressure.
* Strong written and oral communication skills as well as excellent analytical and research skills.
* Ability to take accurate notes and action points of complex meetings.
* Have a good knowledge of Scots law.
Working Pattern & Location
Standard hours: 35 hours per week. Hybrid working: typically 2 days per week in the Edinburgh office. Some periods, particularly around hearings, may require longer hours and on-site presence. Flexible and hybrid working options considered depending on role needs.
Job Info
* Job Title: Paralegal
* Company: Service Care Legal
* Location: Edinburgh
* Posted: Aug 26th 2025
* Closes: Sep 26th 2025
* Sector: Legal
* Contract: Contract
* Hours: Full Time
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