Paralegal

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal to work in our in-house legal team, supporting the Head of Legal Services, Solicitors and other Paralegals.

Applicants should have a good work ethic and either a law degree, or hold CILEX Foundation, SQE (or working towards) or equivalent. Applicants should be able to work to their own initiative with minimal supervision, however induction and training will be provided at the outset of employment.

The role benefits from flexible working arrangements, with 2 days a week in the office and 3 days working from home or another Trust location.

For further information please contact Rebecca Ollivere, Head of Legal Services rebecca.ollivere@nhs.net

This is a fixed term post to provide cover for absence for specific purpose that we anticipate will be required for 12 months. We reserve the right to end this contract sooner with appropriate notice.

Please note the Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to work for this role, to apply you must have current right to work in the UK status. If you are employed on an acceptable time limited visa, there is no guarantee of sponsorship at point of expiry.

Interviews will be held on 28 April 2026

Main duties of the job

The role will predominantly be providing support and assistance in relation to preparation for Inquests, however, support in relation to preparation of claims against the trust and general advice on legal matters in the Trust, may also be required.You will be obtaining witness statements and preparing bundles of documents, as well as liaising with staff, external Solicitors and the Courts. You may also be required to attend at Court to take a note of the hearing. You would be part of a friendly team working in a Trust which provides the legal services for three Trusts Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Trust and Wye Valley Trust.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our website.

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Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

2 Kings Court

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1JR

Employer's website

https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

2 Kings Court

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1JR

Employer's website

https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

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