Job Description

Trainee Paralegal

Edinburgh | Full-time

About Us

Chamberlain McBain is a specialist paralegal firm with over 20 years' experience delivering practical and effective legal services in debt recovery, litigation, and enforcement across Scotland, England, and Wales.

As a small, highly focused team, we offer a hands-on working environment where individuals are trusted with responsibility, encouraged to take ownership of their work, and supported to develop professionally. We value initiative, accountability, and a strong work ethic, and we are committed to helping our people build meaningful legal careers.

The Role

This role is ideally suited to a law graduate seeking

practical, real-world legal experience

in a fast-paced professional environment. As a Trainee Paralegal, you will be given early responsibility for managing aspects of live cases, supported by experienced colleagues.

You will be expected to organise your own workload, track case progress effectively, and communicate confidently with clients and external parties. This role offers significant scope to learn "on the job" and develop strong legal, organisational, and professional skills.

Key Responsibilities

Case & Project Management:

Assist in managing a varied caseload, taking responsibility for tracking deadlines, progressing matters, and maintaining accurate case records

Client Communication:

Act as a point of contact for clients, providing updates and responding to enquiries in a professional and timely manner

Legal Documentation:

Assist in drafting and preparing legal documents, including letters of demand and court-related paperwork

Liaison:

Communicate regularly with solicitors, clerks, sheriffs, enforcement agents, and other professionals to progress cases efficiently

Court & Enforcement Support:

Support litigation and enforcement processes by ensuring documentation is prepared, lodged, and followed up appropriately

Prioritisation:

Manage competing priorities and adjust workloads as cases progress

Independent Working:

Take ownership of assigned tasks while working collaboratively within a small team

Charitable Engagement:

Support the School Mock Court Project, promoting legal education and engagement with the profession

What We're Looking For

Essential:

A

Law degree

or equivalent legal qualification Strong organisational and time-management skills Ability to manage tasks independently and see work through to completion Confidence communicating with clients and legal professionals High attention to detail and a conscientious approach to work A proactive mindset and willingness to take responsibility

Desirable (but not essential):

Interest in debt recovery, litigation, or enforcement Interest in legal education or outreach initiatives

Role Details

Location:

Office-based (Edinburgh)

Salary:

25,500 per annum

Hours:

36.25 hours per week (full-time)

Contract:

Fixed-term contract - 2 years
Please email your

CV and Cover Letter

to:

info@cmcb.co.uk

If you have any questions, feel free to email us or call

0131 272 2799

.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months

Pay: From 25,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension
Ability to commute/relocate:

Edinburgh EH6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Bachelor's (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person