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Information Commissioner's Office, Adamsdown, Caerdydd - Cardiff
- Onsite working
- Full time
- Permanent
Posted 1 day ago, 12 Aug
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Full Job Description
The ICO is at the heart of so many issues of national importance and these are exciting and challenging times for information rights.
The Litigation Directorate (one of the five Legal Directorates) acts for the Information Commissioner in its regulatory and civil litigation in the First-tier and Upper Tribunal, High Court, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court and in other courts as required.
As a Paralegal, you will provide a comprehensive and professional paralegal service to support lawyers in the Litigation Directorate., + Working closely with litigation lawyers to assist them in managing complex and high profile litigation.
+ Assisting with the preparation and filing of court bundles.
+ Assisting with the drafting of applications, responses, witness statements, correspondence and instructions to Counsel.
+ Liaising with Counsel's clerks to arrange conferences.
+ Liaising with Court staff regarding hearings and other procedural matters.
+ Liaising with ICO colleagues to arrange internal meetings.
+ Conducting legal research.
+ Attending and taking notes of hearings, internal meetings and conferences with Counsel.
+ Candidates must have a Law Degree or equivalentrelevant work experience at a level demonstrating graduate ability.
+ Knowledge of civil litigation practice and procedure.
+ Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
+ Experience of using computerised databases/ record management systems and very good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Word.
Essential criteria assessed at interview stage
+ Excellent written and verbal communication together with strong interpersonal skills.
+ Excellent accuracy and strong attention to detail.
+ Excellent time management skills and the ability to cope with tight deadlines.
+ Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
+ Proven ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative., Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) is the independent regulator of information rights. In a data-driven world, we provide advice, guidance, and support to organisations enabling compliance with their obligations, as well as protecting individuals and their personal data.
As an employer, we are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives and careers of our people, and we empower you to be curious, impactful, collaborative and respectful., The ICO is committed to promoting and enhancing equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are focused on developing a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and together we are building an inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference. We are championing this through our Equality Diversity and Inclusion Board together with a number of staff networks. Read more about our commitment on our website.
Salary: £33,273 - £37,692 with potential for further progression to £42,439 with our pay progression scheme.
Location: Flexible
Contracted to our Wilmslow, London, Edinburgh, Cardiff or Belfast office, however, through hybrid working we offer flexible home and office-based working opportunities. There will be times when you will be expected to attend the office to collaborate with colleagues or travel due to business need (which will include attendance at Tribunal and Court hearings in London and nationally). .
Please note, from Autumn 2026 our head office will relocate from Wilmslow to Manchester city centre.
Why work for the ICO?
+ Pay progression scheme.
+ Hybrid and flexible working options.
+ 25 days paid holiday per year, plus privilege and public holidays.
+ Flexi leave (up to 24 additional days leave per year).
+ Pension (employer contribution around 28.9%).
+ Online discount scheme to save money at major supermarkets, retailers, gyms, restaurants, insurance providers and many more.
+ Health Cash Plan.
+ Fantastic development opportunities to learn and progress.
Further details can be found on the benefits section of our website., Alongside your salary of £33,273, Information Commissioner's Office contributes £9,639 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
The Litigation Directorate (one of the five Legal Directorates) acts for the Information Commissioner in its regulatory and civil litigation in the First-tier and Upper Tribunal, High Court, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court and in other courts as required.
As a Paralegal, you will provide a comprehensive and professional paralegal service to support lawyers in the Litigation Directorate., + Working closely with litigation lawyers to assist them in managing complex and high profile litigation.
+ Assisting with the preparation and filing of court bundles.
+ Assisting with the drafting of applications, responses, witness statements, correspondence and instructions to Counsel.
+ Liaising with Counsel's clerks to arrange conferences.
+ Liaising with Court staff regarding hearings and other procedural matters.
+ Liaising with ICO colleagues to arrange internal meetings.
+ Conducting legal research.
+ Attending and taking notes of hearings, internal meetings and conferences with Counsel.
+ Candidates must have a Law Degree or equivalentrelevant work experience at a level demonstrating graduate ability.
+ Knowledge of civil litigation practice and procedure.
+ Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
+ Experience of using computerised databases/ record management systems and very good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Word.
Essential criteria assessed at interview stage
+ Excellent written and verbal communication together with strong interpersonal skills.
+ Excellent accuracy and strong attention to detail.
+ Excellent time management skills and the ability to cope with tight deadlines.
+ Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
+ Proven ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative., Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) is the independent regulator of information rights. In a data-driven world, we provide advice, guidance, and support to organisations enabling compliance with their obligations, as well as protecting individuals and their personal data.
As an employer, we are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives and careers of our people, and we empower you to be curious, impactful, collaborative and respectful., The ICO is committed to promoting and enhancing equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are focused on developing a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and together we are building an inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference. We are championing this through our Equality Diversity and Inclusion Board together with a number of staff networks. Read more about our commitment on our website.
Salary: £33,273 - £37,692 with potential for further progression to £42,439 with our pay progression scheme.
Location: Flexible
Contracted to our Wilmslow, London, Edinburgh, Cardiff or Belfast office, however, through hybrid working we offer flexible home and office-based working opportunities. There will be times when you will be expected to attend the office to collaborate with colleagues or travel due to business need (which will include attendance at Tribunal and Court hearings in London and nationally). .
Please note, from Autumn 2026 our head office will relocate from Wilmslow to Manchester city centre.
Why work for the ICO?
+ Pay progression scheme.
+ Hybrid and flexible working options.
+ 25 days paid holiday per year, plus privilege and public holidays.
+ Flexi leave (up to 24 additional days leave per year).
+ Pension (employer contribution around 28.9%).
+ Online discount scheme to save money at major supermarkets, retailers, gyms, restaurants, insurance providers and many more.
+ Health Cash Plan.
+ Fantastic development opportunities to learn and progress.
Further details can be found on the benefits section of our website., Alongside your salary of £33,273, Information Commissioner's Office contributes £9,639 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
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