Job Description

On behalf of Government Legal Department (GLD), we are looking for a Paralegal (Inside IR35/PAYE) for a 12 months contract based 3 days a week in London Bristol or Manchester



The role involves working to deliver GLD's service to clients under an appropriate level of supervision including in preparing legal documents, undertaking legal research, supporting project management and promoting knowledge management. When the business need arises, the post-holder will be expected to support Business Management colleagues with their work.



The specific work tasks of the role are likely to vary depending on the Division and Team to which the post-holder is allocated, with differing levels of accountability for owning caseloads/pieces of advice/matter/bill work. The post-holder should have the interpersonal skills to work as part of a team and to interact with departmental/cross divisional colleagues, and other stakeholders. They will be able to prioritise work effectively, work to deadlines and showcase behaviours that align to GLD's culture and values. The post-holder will typically report to a lawyer but will often support a wider team, subject to workloads and available resources.

As a Paralegal your main responsibilities will be:

Deliver professional, responsive legal support in line with GLD standards, maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships. Assist lawyers with legal research, drafting advice, and promoting legal awareness across departments. Support large-scale legal projects, including legislation, procurements, and dispute resolution, ensuring effective coordination. Plan and implement legal team projects, providing regular updates and ensuring timely delivery. Manage and maintain legal information systems and case files for efficient access and retrieval. Contribute to and manage the Division's Knowledge Management, ensuring legal know-how is current, accessible, and well-organised.

Essential:

Legal Research & Drafting Project & Case Support Client & Stakeholder Engagement Knowledge & Information Management

Desirable:

CMS System experience

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, GLD 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



GLD 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".