Financial Litigation Paralegal

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the Top 25 UK firms in their highly ranked Financial Disputes Team. Their welcoming, vibrant Glasgow office is looking for a Financial Litigation Paralegal who would like to work for a prestigious firm and continue to develop their career alongside some of the best legal professionals in Scotland. The Tier 1 Financial Litigation team conducts some of the most impactful work in the sector, so it’s a great chance for someone passionate to take the next step in their career.

The Firm has excelled in recent years and has a renowned reputation amongst clients and employees alike. It places its staff at the centre of its success and allows individuals to choose the ways of working that best suit them. Positive reports about the supportive and nourishing working environment are mirrored in the company’s revenue, which has shown exceptional growth and resulted in expansion across the UK. This is due to the firm’s belief that staff are the key to their success, which results in heavy investment in staff development and a flexible approach to work-life balance. Taking on an innovative and forward-thinking mindset, this firm seeks to encourage ambition and creativity. It takes real steps to go the extra mile for the clients, without compromising the happiness of their employees. Clients include some of the most prestigious companies and private individuals. As such, you should expect exposure to high-quality, large-scale work that will showcase your ability and skills as a legal professional.

The Role is an unparalleled opportunity to join the heart of a prestigious and talented Tier 1-rated Financial Litigation team. Taking on a diverse range of financial services litigation matters, you will take ownership of exciting clients and support them by providing in-depth advice and legal expertise. Often high-value, complex and sensitive, the caseload will involve you working with one of the largest specialist teams in the country to service a renowned national and international client base. You will work with premier lenders, investment companies, building societies and the full range of banking institutions: clearing, international and digital banks. Gain exposure to the full range of financial matters including general banking, financial crime, cryptocurrency, mortgages, professional negligence and much more.

Some of your main duties will include:

• Working with high-profile clients, meeting the firm’s customer care standards
• Monitoring your caseload efficiently, while being asked to support other team members on large-scale projects
• Investigating claims and preparing the correct analysis and advice for clients
• Develop and plan documentation to take to court regarding debt recovery
• Working with senior staff to conduct financial investigation reports and then review these
• Ensure you are always being honest and advising clients on the best course of action
• Always evaluate how the firm’s structure works and provide feedback on this to senior colleagues
• Reviewing work undertaken by external organisations
• Ensuring the overall database is up to date and work is being completed to a high standard
• Meet fee-earning targets

You will be encouraged and supported to undertake career development activity consistently throughout your time at the firm, both in the form of ongoing training and industry-recognised qualifications. Working alongside renowned colleagues you will be in a strong position to develop market-leading expertise in this rapidly growing area as you progress towards the senior ranks of one of the UK’s leading firms.

The Ideal Candidate is a driven and ambitious Financial Litigation paralegal, has excellent verbal/written communication with first-rate interpersonal skills, approaches problems in an effective, organised and skilled manner, has the ability to manage complex and varied workloads efficiently to the highest standard, and has a proactive, innovative and value-adding mindset.

What’s on offer includes joining a Top 50 law firm and award-winning employer, flexible and hybrid working embedded in the company, exposure to top-tier clients, high-quality and varied work, a strong salary commensurate to experience, and an excellent package including financial protection measures, well-being considerations and favourable holiday/leave entitlements.