Job Description

Litigation Paralegal

up to 30,000 (doe)

Edinburgh with hybrid working

This is a fantastic opportunity for a

Paralegal

to join a leading international law firm, renowned for its highly acclaimed and successful Litigation business.

Working within the

Catastrophic Injury team

you will have the opportunity to work alongside and support leading litigation solicitors with enviable reputations who are without doubt at the top of their game.

The firm is multi award winning with a modern and flexible working environment, the Partner is forward thinking and encouraging, and the team are collaborative and supportive.

The role will see you managing your own caseload of files as well as supporting fee earners working on more complex cases.

Typical duties:

Liaising with third parties, Counsel and medical experts

Preparing court bundles

Drafting letters of instruction, requests and Instructions to Counsel

Preparing briefing notes and action plans

Liaising with and meeting clients

Conducting research

Essential criteria:

Experience of working in an insurance litigation environment (around 1 year ++)

Ability to manage a busy caseload

Ideally experience of working on catastrophic loss cases, however this is not essential

Pragmatic and organised approach with the ability to handle sensitive information and cases

Excellent communication skills

Strong IT ability

Team player

Please apply with a copy of your CV in the first instance. If you would like to discuss the role prior to applying, please call Nicola Rae on 0131 357 5719 or 07988 455 677.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Experience:

Litigation Paralegal: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edinburgh EH1 3QR