Salary: Starts at £36,630 rising to £40,893 per annum Excellent Benefits including Government Pension Location: Hybrid Working/Devon and Cornwall Police HQ, Exeter Closing Date: 01/11/2024, 23:55 Hours per week: 37 hours per week however we welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part-time basis and we are willing to consider flexible working patterns subject to business need. The role The principal responsibility of the Paralegal is to investigate and handle a caseload of files against, and on behalf of, the Chief Constables and Offices of the Police and Crime Commissioners of both Forces, and to provide general advice as required by the organisations. Paralegals report to Legal Advisors within the Legal Services Department between Devon and Cornwall Police and Dorset Police. The role holders support Legal Advisors and Senior Legal Advisors in other contentious matters. Want to know more about this role? Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to the vacancy on our website for further information about the role including the role profile. For a conversation regarding the role, once you have viewed the full details on our website, please contact please contact: Hiring Line Manager: Sarah Knight - Legal Services Practice Manager Email Address: sarah.knightdevonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk Telephone Number: 01392 497576 What you get if you join us: A competitive salary with yearly increments. 25 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time workers). Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties. Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one off payment of £5). Company sick pay. Competitive local government pension scheme. Job related equipment, as required. Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties. Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme). Support networks, free Employees Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services. Development and training opportunities. Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check-ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need. Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need. Hybrid working, with the ability to work remotely at times throughout the working week (once signed off the training plan).