Paralegal

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Paralegal to join their Financial Services Disputes and Investigations team in Glasgow. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with some of the UK's largest financial institutions, handling diverse casework and gaining invaluable experience in a fast-paced environment. You will support solicitors, manage your own cases, and engage in critical analysis of claims while benefiting from a flexible working approach that promotes work/life balance. Join a forward-thinking law firm recognized for its commitment to clients and communities, and take the next step in your legal career.

Benefits

25 days holiday (rising to 30 with service)

Private medical insurance

Flexible benefits scheme

Hybrid work arrangements

Qualifications

• Handling junior fee-earning casework under supervision.
• Investigating claims and preparing draft advice.
• Assisting solicitors with trial bundles.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own cases under supervision.
• Review discovery documents and analyze claims.
• Assist with billing processes and management information.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Proficiency in Word and Outlook

Experience with Excel

Experience with PowerPoint

Document management systems (Interwoven)

Advanced Excel functions (VLOOKUP, pivot tables)

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Tools

Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Interwoven

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. Our relationships include many of the UK's largest banks, building societies, international banks, lenders, merchant services, and payment providers.

Your Role

As a Paralegal, your responsibilities will include:

1. Handling junior fee-earning casework, managing your own cases under supervision.
2. Investigating and analyzing claims, preparing draft advice.
3. Assisting solicitors in preparing trial bundles.
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 like Interwoven is beneficial.
• Desirable skills include advanced Excel functions such as VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and managing large spreadsheets, along with the ability to analyze and export data effectively.

Your Team

TLT has one of the UK's largest dedicated Financial Services Disputes practices, with partner-led teams across jurisdictions. We serve a range of financial institutions, including major UK and international banks, challenger banks, and fintech companies, providing practical advice to resolve disputes.

Our expertise covers contentious issues in commercial, business, and consumer finance, including dispute resolution, pre-litigation management, and Alternative Dispute Resolution.

About TLT

Fast-paced and forward-thinking, TLT is a law firm committed to helping clients stay ahead. We work with high-profile clients in innovative sectors, with over 1,200 employees across the UK and international partnerships in Europe, India, and the US. Recognized as The Lawyer’s Law Firm of the Year in 2021, we are dedicated to our clients, our people, and our communities.

We offer a competitive salary, a range of benefits including 25 days holiday (rising to 30 with service), private medical insurance, and a flexible benefits scheme. Our fully flexible working approach supports hybrid work arrangements to promote work/life balance.