Legal Admin Assistant / Paralegal - #1712339
Slater and Gordon Lawyers (UK)
Date: 4 hours ago
City: Edinburgh
Contract type: Full time
Work schedule: Full day

Slater and Gordon are a leading law firm and our mission is to give people access to world class legal services.
We are a legal services business powered by technology and led by people that support customers in every step of their case. We are currently recruiting for a talented Paralegal to join our first class Group Litigation Department, assisting with our diesel emissions group claims.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about the work they do, the service they provide and getting the best results for their clients.
Responsibilities
Under supervision manage client matters and ensure a high level of client care.Provide legal and administrative support to fee earner(s) on their client matters. About you: Knowledge and understanding of basic legal concepts learnt from legal education such as undergraduate law, LLM, LPC, GDL or ILEX study; or equivalent work experience; or successful completion of the Paralegal Apprenticeship scheme.Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite and relevant practice and business IT systems, particularly Mattersphere and Aderant.Excellent typing skills (minimum wpm 35)Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to think logically and analytically.Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work from various stakeholders.Commercially aware and highly motivated.Proactive;Good attention to detail;Excellent time management and organisational skills;
What we offer in return: We offer a flexible hybrid working environment, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package including: Hybrid working – 2 days a week in the office, 3 days at home25 days holiday allowance plus the option to purchase an extra 5 daysPension schemeHealth cash planLife assuranceIncome protection insuranceCycle to work schemeEyecare vouchers Please Note - Vacancies may close prior to the expiry date displayed, subject to volume of applications received.
We are a legal services business powered by technology and led by people that support customers in every step of their case. We are currently recruiting for a talented Paralegal to join our first class Group Litigation Department, assisting with our diesel emissions group claims.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about the work they do, the service they provide and getting the best results for their clients.
Responsibilities
Under supervision manage client matters and ensure a high level of client care.Provide legal and administrative support to fee earner(s) on their client matters. About you: Knowledge and understanding of basic legal concepts learnt from legal education such as undergraduate law, LLM, LPC, GDL or ILEX study; or equivalent work experience; or successful completion of the Paralegal Apprenticeship scheme.Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite and relevant practice and business IT systems, particularly Mattersphere and Aderant.Excellent typing skills (minimum wpm 35)Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to think logically and analytically.Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work from various stakeholders.Commercially aware and highly motivated.Proactive;Good attention to detail;Excellent time management and organisational skills;
What we offer in return: We offer a flexible hybrid working environment, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package including: Hybrid working – 2 days a week in the office, 3 days at home25 days holiday allowance plus the option to purchase an extra 5 daysPension schemeHealth cash planLife assuranceIncome protection insuranceCycle to work schemeEyecare vouchers Please Note - Vacancies may close prior to the expiry date displayed, subject to volume of applications received.
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