New Enquiries Paralegal
Slater and Gordon is a leading law firm committed to providing world‑class legal services to the public through a technology‑driven approach. We are seeking a talented paralegal to support fee earners with claims in Scotland and to take new enquiry calls from potential clients and assist with onboarding.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal and administrative support to fee earners on client matters.
- Take new enquiry calls and assist with client onboarding.
- Manage a high volume of work across multiple lawyers, adapting to individual priorities.
- Work in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining quality.
- Produce complex documents, briefs and witness statements in plain English; research and apply legal understanding within the Practice Group.
- Ensure efficient file management, adherence to timescales, and compliance with precedents and system entries.
- Support senior lawyers with client, counsel and expert witness meetings.
About You
- Knowledge and understanding of basic legal concepts gained through legal education (undergraduate law, LLM, LPC, GDL, ILEX) or equivalent experience or completion of the Paralegal Apprenticeship scheme.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant practice & business IT systems, particularly Mattersphere and Aderant.
- Excellent typing, oral and written communication skills, logical and analytical thinking.
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work from multiple stakeholders.
- Commercially aware, highly motivated, good attention to detail.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
What We Offer
Hybrid working environment, competitive salary and benefits including £25 days holiday (with option to purchase an extra 5 days), pension scheme, health cash plan, life assurance and income protection insurance.
We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity.
Contact Details:
Slater and Gordon Lawyers (UK) Recruitment Team
