AMS PSR

On behalf of The Insolvency Service, we are looking for a Paralegal (InsideIR35) for a 6 month contract based hybrid (3 days a week) in either London Stratford, Manchester, Birmingham or Newcastle. 

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with criminal and/or civil litigation experience who are able to work independently and manage a varied caseload from day one.

You will play a key role in supporting prosecution and civil litigation activities, working closely with barristers, solicitors, courts and witnesses to progress cases effectively.

As a Paralegal, your main responsibilities will be to:

• Manage a personal caseload of prosecution and civil litigation matters.
• Prepare, review and compile documentary evidence for legal proceedings.
• Liaise with courts, barristers, solicitors, witnesses and other stakeholders.
• Attend criminal courts across England and Wales when required.
• Maintain accurate records using case management and document management systems.
• Assist with the preparation of legal bundles, correspondence and court documentation.
• Ensure cases are progressed efficiently and in line with agreed timescales.
• Support wider legal team activities and contribute to key project milestones.
• Work collaboratively within a team of Paralegals while maintaining responsibility for your own workload.

Essential:

• Significant Paralegal experience within a legal environment.
• Strong organisational and case management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence liaising with legal professionals, courts and external stakeholders.

Desirable:

• Experience using legal case management or document management systems.

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

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, The Insolvency Service guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply.

Armed Forces Covenant 

The Insolvency Service guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

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".