Trainee Paralegal in Edinburgh

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Paralegal to join the Pursuer Personal Injury Team in our Edinburgh city centre office. This opening would suit someone looking to start a career in motor insurance claims handling, either from a legal education background or an interest in learning from the ground up. Previous experience is advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Hybrid working: This role would be based in our Edinburgh office, with a combination of home and office working (working 2 days in the Edinburgh city centre office and 3 days from home). You would therefore need the infrastructure in place to work from home and will be provided with a company laptop.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Managing own caseload of pre-litigated claims, predominantly RTA but with some PL/OL and EL claims;
• Pursuing claims from start to finish, or to litigation under the CPAP, and making full use of our case management system;
• Complying fully with agreed service level standards;
• Communicating with clients, insurers, expert witnesses and solicitors;
• Dealing with administration as required.

Skills/Competencies required:

• Effective people skills (able to work well with colleagues, clients, etc.);
• Be compassionate and understanding;
• The ability to prioritise and organise your work and work to deadlines;
• To be organised and be able to work under pressure;
• Computer literate (working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word);
• Effective numeracy and literacy skills.

You will be a team player with good attention to detail, the ability to use your own initiative and to work to strict deadlines. You should also have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive Salary (commensurate with skill and experience) plus a comprehensive benefits package;
• Discounted insurance products provided by business partners plus access to our business partnered legal hub;
• A supportive, friendly, collaborative and inclusive team environment with room to grow your career including cross-border development opportunities;
• We support and encourage a work/life balance approach.

As an equal opportunity employer we also encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory credit check and Basic criminal record check. This information will only be used to assess suitability for employment insofar as it is relevant.

The Company: Lyons Davidson is a national law firm providing legal services to businesses and individuals. We pride ourselves on the level of service our experts offer. Our ability to deliver a consistent and high-quality service has allowed us to develop strong relationships with a number of business partners such as insurers, banks and membership organisations that rely on us to give their customers and members the help and advice they need.

The Benefits: Below is just a taste of what you can expect working for us. To see the full list of benefits, please click here.

We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you encounter any barriers or need support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Talent Acquisition & Resourcing team at careers@lyonsdavidson.co.uk.