paralegal

Confidential; Scotland; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a motivated, organised and detail-oriented Paralegal to join a professional legal team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone with legal experience to develop their skills and progress their career within a professional environment.

The successful candidate will provide legal and administrative support to solicitors and fee earners, assisting with case management, drafting documents, client communication and the day-to-day running of legal matters.

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal environment preferred.
• Law degree, LPC or SQE qualification advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Professional and client-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good IT skills and familiarity with legal case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist solicitors and fee earners with management and progression of cases.
• Prepare, draft and review legal documents and correspondence.
• Conduct legal research and summarise findings.
• Maintain up-to-date client files and case management records.
• Liaise with clients, courts, counsel, third parties and other relevant organisations.
• Prepare bundles, schedules and supporting documentation.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure documents are completed and submitted on time.
• Support case preparation and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Provide general administrative support to the legal team.
• Maintain confidentiality and deliver professional client care.

Skills

Legal research

Case management

Written communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

Law degree

LPC

SQE

Tools

Legal case management system

Job description

Job Title: Paralegal

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated, organised and detail-oriented Paralegal to join a legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous legal experience who is looking to develop their skills and progress their career within a professional legal environment.

The successful candidate will provide legal and administrative support to solicitors and fee earners, assisting with case management, legal documentation, client communication and the day-to-day running of legal matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting solicitors and fee earners with the management and progression of legal cases.
• Preparing, drafting and reviewing legal documents and correspondence.
• Conducting legal research and summarising findings where required.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date client files and case management records.
• Liaising with clients, courts, counsel, third parties and other relevant organisations.
• Preparing bundles, schedules and supporting documentation.
• Monitoring deadlines and ensuring documents are completed and submitted on time.
• Supporting case preparation and ensuring compliance with relevant procedures.
• Providing general administrative support to the legal team.
• Maintaining confidentiality and delivering a professional standard of client care.

Requirements

• Previous experience working within a legal environment is desirable, with experience requirements depending on the level of the role.
• A law degree, LPC, SQE-related qualification or relevant legal experience would be advantageous.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A professional and client-focused approach.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good IT skills and familiarity with legal case management systems would be beneficial.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be proactive, reliable and enthusiastic about developing their legal career. They will have a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn and the ability to support a busy legal team effectively.