Paralegal

We'll challenge you to work outside your comfort zone and encourage you to grow as part of the largest legal collaboration in policing.
The East Midlands Police Legal Services (EMPLS) department at Derbyshire Constabulary are looking to recruit a Paralegal (Litigation) on a full time permanent basis to help provide effective and efficient claims handling and general legal support.
What you’ll be doing as Paralegal
* Managing a caseload of claims made against the Police and Crime Commissioners and Chief Constables of Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire and Nottinghamshire, and the Chief Fire Officer of Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service and their officers and staff.
* Providing support to the members of the litigation team in connection with the management of claims.
* Maintaining accurate and timely records in accordance with the requirements of EMPLS.
The must haves for the Paralegal role
* Experience of handling legal claims on behalf of clients, including collating relevant information, applying the law, advising on outcomes, responding to claimants and negotiation of settlements as appropriate.
* Previous experience of maintaining accurate records and filing systems.
* Experience of researching and obtaining relevant information from paper and electronic systems.
What’s in it for you?
At Derbyshire Constabulary, we aim to create an environment that puts people first. We want you to feel supported in everything you do, so you can give your very best. What’s more, we have a range of reward and benefits that if you join us you could enjoy.
Paralegal​​​​​​​ Salary- £24,462 - £29,874
For part time hours the salary will be calculated on a pro-rata basis, this is based on the number of hours for the vacancy.
What’s next
If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you.
* Vacancy closes 17 June 2024 at 23:55
Who we are
Here at Derbyshire Constabulary, Police doesn't have to mean patrolling the streets. Just as important as our uniformed officers is our strong team of professional and support staff working behind the scenes. It’s these skilled people, people like you who contribute to the policing of Derbyshire.
To understand how you can make Derbyshire safer together visit our careers website.
We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds, so that we can truly reflect the communities that we serve in