Temporary Senior Paralegal

The Company:

Our client is an award-winning, full service, commercial law firm and they are rapidly developing a national reputation for its innovative approach to delivering legal services. They operate in the financial services, leisure, retail & consumer goods, technology & media, renewables, housing and public sectors. Their specialisms are real estate, banking and finance, commercial, corporate, employment, dispute resolution and litigation.

The Job:

On behalf of our client we are seeking a Temporary Senior Paralegal in Conveyancing in Glasgow

• Fee earning end to end case work including being responsible for your own cases allocated in accordance with resourcing thresholds, to include some more complex matters
• Preparation of documentation, liaising with clients, customers (as and when required), third parties to progress cases through the appropriate process within SLA.
• Drafting correspondence.
• Reviewing incoming correspondence from third parties.
• Managing key dates.
• Ensuring the case management system is accurately updated to allow data capture and MI to be produced.
• Responsible for delivering an excellent client service through case management.
• Full financial management of matters with high level of financial hygiene specifically in relation to billing,
• Undertake work within the regulatory and industry frameworks, policies and procedures.
• Maintain a culture of positive behaviour and role modelling within the team.
• Regularly updating clients on case progress and ensuring prompt billing.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, company policies, and data protection regulations.

The Person:

For this role, our client is looking for someone who has previous Conveyancing OR Litigation experience

• At least 2 yearsof previous paralegal experience.
• A Law degree or equivalent qualification.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
• Accuracy, good organisational skills, ability to operate in a fast paced environment and flexibility.
• Good knowledge of Word and Outlook is required and experience in Excel, PowerPoint, interwoven would be beneficial.
• Desirable, but not essential, are proficient Excel skills (with basic and vlookup formulas, pivot tables, pivot charts & managing large spreadsheets) and the ability to export data to other spreadsheets and charts efficiently, whilst also being able to put together easy-to-read analysis.
• Excellent ability to manage a busy caseload, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with clients, colleagues, and external parties.
• Meticulous approach to reviewing documents, preparing legal documents, and ensuring accuracy.

The Hours:

Monday to Friday 35 hours per week between 8.30am and 6.30pm

The Location:

Glasgow, G2, no car parking (hybrid working available, 3 days in the office)

The Salary:

£145 per day

The Contract:

3 months with a chance of extending