Paralegal

TLT LLP; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading law firm as a Paralegal in their Financial Services Disputes team in Glasgow. This role involves managing cases, supporting solicitors, and requires a law degree. Enjoy a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and a flexible hybrid working environment in a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working environment

Extensive benefits

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Word and Outlook; experience with Excel and PowerPoint beneficial.
• A law degree or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Handling junior fee-earning case work under supervision.
• Assisting solicitors with trial bundle preparation.
• Preparing draft advice and managing own cases.

Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Flexibility

Education

Law degree or equivalent qualification

Tools

Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We are recruiting for a Paralegal to join our Financial Services Disputes and Investigations (FSDI) team in Glasgow. Our FSDI team is one of the largest providers of legal services to the financial sector in the UK, with over 300 dedicated financial services lawyers across our UK offices. We work with many of the UK's largest banks, building societies, international banks, and payment providers.

Your Role

As a Paralegal, your responsibilities will include:

1. Handling junior fee-earning case work, managing your own cases under supervision.
2. Investigating claims and preparing draft advice.
3. Assisting solicitors with trial bundle preparation.
4. Instructing experts and reviewing expert reports.
5. Reviewing discovery documents from other parties.
6. Recording, reporting, and analyzing Management Information.
7. Assisting with billing processes.

Your Skills and Experience

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail, good organizational skills, and flexibility.
• Proficiency in Word and Outlook; experience with Excel, PowerPoint, and document management systems is advantageous.
• Desirable but not essential: advanced Excel skills (including formulas like VLOOKUP, pivot tables, charts) and data analysis capabilities.
• A law degree or equivalent qualification.

Your Team

TLT has one of the UK's largest dedicated Financial Services Disputes practices, advising major UK and international financial institutions on dispute resolution and related issues.

About TLT

TLT is a fast-growing, innovative law firm with over 1,800 staff across the UK and international offices. Recognized as Law Firm of the Year in 2023, we pride ourselves on our collaborative culture and commitment to our clients and communities.

We offer a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and a flexible, hybrid working environment designed to support work/life balance. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all backgrounds.