Service Care Solutions, are currently recruiting on behalf of a high-profile public inquiry for 3 Legal Assistant to join the Core Participant Funding team within the Covid-19 Inquiry. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful, large-scale legal work while gaining exposure across a wider legal team. This role will primarily focus on Core Participant Funding activities, with occasional opportunities to support broader legal operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess Core Participant billing, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery
- Provide occasional management of the Core Participant Funding mailbox
- Work collaboratively with Shared Services to support efficient and effective document redaction
- Assist the wider legal team with ad hoc tasks, including providing cover where required
Essential Criteria:
- Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision and remain composed under pressure
- Strong understanding of handling sensitive and confidential information in line with legal standards
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and research capabilities (good use of Excel)
- Ability to take clear, accurate notes and identify key actions from complex meetings
Desirable Skills:
- Knowledge of Scots law
- Previous experience working within a public inquiry or similar environment
Working Arrangements
This is a hybrid role based in Edinburgh. You will be expected to work a minimum of two days per week in the office, with the remainder of your time working remotely.
Contract: 18 months
Salary: £34,936 – LTD DAY RATE:£ 181.96 – PAYE (INC) £155.62
Role Closes: Monday 13th April.
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