Paralegal or Assistant Paralegal

Lusona Consultancy (Financial) Limited; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is looking for a motivated Paralegal or Assistant Paralegal in either Glasgow or Edinburgh. This role provides an opportunity to work across various legal fields, including Employment, Litigation, Banking, and Corporate law. Key responsibilities include document review, legal drafting, and managing document platforms. Candidates should have a law degree or equivalent and possess strong attention to detail, communication skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual reviews

Flexible hybrid working

Bonus scheme

Up to 28 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Enhanced parental leave

Ongoing career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Clear and confident communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing documents for litigation and data access requests.
• Preparing disclosure and hearing bundles.
• Drafting and redacting legal documents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Collaboration

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Law degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Paralegal / Assistant Paralegal – Glasgow or Edinburgh

Are you looking to grow your legal career in a dynamic and supportive environment? A leading international law firm is seeking a motivatedParalegal or Assistant Paralegalto join its central legal services team in either Glasgow or Edinburgh.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic chance to work with a wide range of legal professionals and clients across the UK, gaining exposure to multiple areas of law including Employment, Litigation, Banking, Corporate, Technology & Media, and Real Estate.

You’ll be involved in a variety of tasks such as:

• Reviewing documents for litigation and data access requests
• Preparing disclosure and hearing bundles
• Drafting and redacting legal documents
• Conducting company searches and filings
• Supporting large-scale legal projects across multiple practice areas
• Managing document platforms and extranets

What You’ll Bring

• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Clear and confident communication
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)

A law degree or equivalent qualification and/or previous paralegal experience is preferred. Full training will be provided, along with access to a structured development programme.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary with annual reviews
• Flexible hybrid working
• Bonus scheme
• Up to 28 days holiday (with service)
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced parental leave
• Ongoing career development opportunities

To find out more, please contact Jill Cowan on 07931 811 330 or email [e-mail]