Job Description

Post: Paralegal - Disclosure
Salary: Scale 4 / 5 - 27,204 - 32,613 (pro rata)

Hours: 32 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Middlesbrough Police Station and Cleveland Police Central HQ, Hemlington



Applications are invited for the position of Paralegal within the Disclosure Team, Legal Services based at Middlesbrough Police Station and Cleveland Police Central HQ, Hemlington.



The post-holder is responsible for carrying out various tasks in relation to responding to requests for third party Disclosure, disclosure for family proceedings and CAFCASS. Additionally the post holder will also process other requests for disclosure in to various legal proceedings such as proceedings following Common Law Police Disclosure. You will play a vital role in assisting with the safeguarding of children, providing information to enable the Courts to make a considered decision around next steps. The role operates within a small professional legal team and the wider collaborated legal team.



You will deliver a high quality service, have the ability to prioritise demanding workloads, applying professional judgement to make effective decisions. Knowledge of the relevant legislation and/or procedures relating to disclosure of information would be advantageous, however full training will be provided.



Duties will include reviewing and progressing cases for legal proceedings, including family court proceedings, liaising with external agencies and colleagues force wide.



Applicants who possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of working in a busy office environment will be suited to this role. It is a varied position where you will be able to showcase your organisational and research skills, utilising various IT systems and databases.



If you would like to discuss the role further please contact Lucy Gaffney via lucy.gaffney@cleveland.police.uk.



If you are interested in applying for this role please progress your application via the link. Application forms should be completed no later than 23:55 on the specified closing date.



Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 2nd February 2026.



Cleveland Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. All appointments will be made on merit.


Regardless of the applicant, this role is on current Cleveland Police Terms and Conditions as per Police Staff Council.

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