Job Description

Public Inquiry Paralegals (Hybrid/Office-Based)

Location:

London (with potential opportunities in other major UK locations)

Start Date:

Ongoing opportunities throughout 2025 and 2026

Day Rate:

Competitive - based on experience and clearance status

Contract Type:

PAYE contract via Accuflex



Accuflex is actively building a specialist pool of experienced paralegals to support upcoming high-profile public inquiries and government sector matters.


We are particularly interested in candidates with experience working on major UK public inquiries (e.g. Grenfell, Infected Blood, COVID-19 Inquiry), whether or not you currently hold Security Clearance (SC). If you already have SC clearance, or if it has recently lapsed, we would love to hear from you.

Key Criteria

We welcome applications from two main categories:

SC-Cleared or Recently Lapsed

You hold active SC clearance or your clearance lapsed within the past 12-18 months You have worked on one or more UK public inquiries or major government reviews You are available at short notice (or can advise us of your availability)

Experienced but Not Yet SC-Cleared

You have supported a public inquiry or large-scale government document review project You are eligible and willing to undergo SC clearance (British citizen or long-term UK resident) You are detail-oriented, discreet, and confident handling sensitive materials

Typical Tasks May Include

Reviewing, analysing, and redacting sensitive documents Summarising witness statements and inquiry transcripts Managing bundles and disclosure processes Assisting counsel and solicitors with evidence preparation Supporting legal teams under pressure and to tight deadlines

Location & Working Arrangements

Most opportunities are based in London, though roles may also arise in other major UK cities Some positions may require fully office-based work due to confidentiality or security restrictions Hybrid arrangements are possible depending on the client and the assignment

Why Join Accuflex?

Contribute to nationally significant and impactful legal work Access a well-supported platform with paralegal opportunities in prestigious law firms and in-house legal teams Join a vetted pool of inquiry-ready legal professionals * Support available for security clearance coordination, where required