Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our Conflict Resolution team in Glasgow. The team is led by Steven Docherty, acting for lenders, local authorities, commercial businesses and accountants.



The role



The role will involve managing a mixed portfolio caseload of contentious and non-contentious court applications, including secured lender recoveries, commercial debt recovery, sequestration and liquidation petition work in both the Sheriff Court and Court of Session. This will be a varied role, working with a number of partners including John Grant and Alan Munro with direct interaction with clients and debtors.



The candidate



You will be expected to manage a case load of court applications under partner supervision, framing applications, managing court diaries, preparing motions and instructions for court appearances. You will be able to develop client relationships, updating on progress with cases, taking instructions, processing client management information and fee rendering.



In taking responsibility for your case load, you will require excellent time management skills and be well organised in meeting strict court deadlines and progressing matters efficiently with good communication with clients to keep them updated as cases develop (including working to Service Level Agreements where applicable). You will understand the technical requirements of court procedure. You will be collaborative in your approach to work, ensuring colleagues are well prepared for court hearings. You will be committed to providing an excellent level of service to clients, show initiative, have a positive attitude and be proactive in striving for the best outcome for clients. You will have strong IT skills and the capacity to learn and operate different IT systems (including our clients' own systems).



This role offers the opportunity to engage in extensive business development activities with clients to grow your professional network while you advance your career, develop your skills, and to work with a great team in a friendly, supportive and client focused environment.



WJM offers a competitive salary and benefit packages depending on the experience you will bring to the Firm. If you are interested in this great opportunity please send your CV to Kirstin Lennox at recruitment@wjm.co.uk quoting reference CRG08/25