SCCT paralegal

About the team and what we do:
The Sensitive and Complex Casework Team (SCCT) sits within the NMC’s legal services and plays a vital role in progressing the most complex, high-risk and sensitive fitness to practise cases. Our work supports the NMC’s statutory duty to protect the public, while ensuring that investigations are fair, proportionate and timely.
The team works closely with investigators, case officers, lawyers and external partners, often on cases that involve heightened public interest or significant risk considerations, where careful legal analysis and sound judgement are essential.
As part of SCCT, you’ll be working in a collaborative, supportive environment where shared learning, consistency of approach and professional development are actively encouraged.

Your role and impact

You’ll be involved in complex, high-profile activity linked to many large public inquiries, with support in place to help you navigate the challenges that this work can bring.

As a Paralegal in the SCCT, you’ll play an important role in supporting the effective investigation and progression of sensitive and complex cases.

You’ll support lawyers by progressing complex cases and managing interim order risk. At times, you’ll also carry out investigation activity such as planning cases, taking witness statements, drafting reports or assisting with instructions for case presenters.

Your work will help ensure that cases are progressed efficiently, risks are identified and managed appropriately —directly contributing to public protection and the quality of the NMC’s regulatory decision-making.

What you’ll bring

You’ll bring a strong regulatory foundation, sound judgement and the confidence to analyse complex and sensitive information. You’re organised, resilient and able to manage competing priorities, while meeting timescales and maintaining high standards of accuracy and professionalism.

You’ll be comfortable working collaboratively with a wide range of colleagues, sharing knowledge and contributing to a consistent, high-quality approach across the team. You’re able to communicate clearly—both in writing and verbally—and can translate complex issues into practical advice that supports case progression.

Above all, you’ll bring integrity, curiosity and a commitment to fairness, inclusion and continuous improvement, recognising the importance of the NMC’s role as a regulator and the impact this work has on the public, professionals and colleagues alike.

Salary Details
London - £34,676- £38,529 
Edinburgh - £32,249 - £35,832

Please note that this role requires you to review and work with sensitive and distressing material relating to fitness to practice cases and you will be given the appropriate support to deal with this material. 

The role you are applying for is a flexible role, and whilst you will be posted initially to a team, this may require movement between teams as the flow of work dictates. You will of course understand that this flexible approach enables us to provide the best possible service to our registrants and reach the outcomes to our cases quickly and within a reasonable timeframe. This will not change your terms and conditions and will be discussed with you prior to you taking up the post.
Hybrid Working Policy
We are currently working to a policy of office attendance for two days per week with the rest of the time working from home. Before submitting your application, please ensure you are able to commit to working in one of our office locations twice per week. If you are applying for a part-time role, please pro-rata office attendance based on the number of days you would be working.

Our Pay Policy

It is expected that staff new to the NMC will ordinarily be appointed to the bottom of the relevant pay band. However in exceptional circumstances, it may be possible to offer a salary above the bottom of the relevant pay band but we may request proof of current earnings. Please note that we offer an annual review of salaries and adopt a generous progressive pay approach. Further details of which are available on request.
For our internal colleagues, you will be paid in accordance to our internal pay policy.
Reasonable adjustments
We will provide reasonable adjustments to support disabled candidates throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you need any additional support to enable you to make an application with us.
Screening and vetting
All of our roles are subject to pre-employment checks. We are in the process of introducing a vetting policy, and it is possible that this role may become subject to DBS and further vetting checks in future.