Paralegal - Financial Services

JMC Legal Recruitment; Stirling; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in Scotland is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join a Financial Services department. This role involves managing your own caseload, working with a high-performing team, and engaging in process improvements. Ideal candidates will have at least 6 months of experience and demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills. The firm offers a lucrative salary and flexible working options.

Benefits

Strategic responsibility

Career progression

Flexible working

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of experience as a Paralegal in any practice area.
• Able to communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• A keen eye for detail and accuracy, with excellent organizational ability.
• A proactive, adaptable mindset and the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload from instruction to completion.
• Prepare documentation and liaise with clients and third parties.
• Draft correspondence and maintain full control of case timelines.
• Support senior management in process improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational ability

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

Role: Paralegal
Location: Glasgow
Experience: Experienced Paralegal (minimum 6 months experience in any practice area)
Salary: Lucrative Salary + Exceptional Benefits

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal to join a leading Financial Services department at a team within a UK Top 50 firm in Glasgow. In this role, you'll take on a high level of responsibility and autonomy, handling end-to-end legal work across mortgage litigation, lender sales and other related Financial Services matters. Working closely with a highly experienced team, you'll play a key role in delivering exceptional client service and ensuring operational excellence across a variety of complex cases.

The Work

• Manage your own caseload from instruction to completion, including some complex, high-value matters.
• Prepare documentation, liaise with clients and third parties, and progress matters efficiently.
• Draft correspondence, review incoming communications, and maintain full control of case timelines.
• Play an active role in process improvement, supporting the senior management team and helping to refine operational systems.
• Act as a subject matter expert, supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive, high-performance culture.

Your Experience

• At least 6 months of experience as a Paralegal in any practice area.
• Able to communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• A keen eye for detail and accuracy, with excellent organisational ability.
• A proactive, adaptable mindset and the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.

Why This Role?

• A blend of hands‑on case management, strategic responsibility and clear career progression within a forward‑thinking, supportive firm.
• Join a firm that champions collaboration, professional growth and innovation, offering access to top‑tier training and development resources.
• Lucrative salary.
• Flexible working is supported by modern technology systems.
• Collaborative, down‑to‑earth team culture that values contribution and initiative.
• Exposure to major financial institutions and high‑profile cases across the UK.

Contact

If you'd like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Tilly Scott at [e-mail] / 0131 460 7747 for a confidential discussion.