FAQs
What is the job title for this position?
The job title for this position is Legal Administrator / Paralegal.
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Edinburgh.
What is the contract type for this position?
The contract type for this position is permanent.
What is the salary range for this job?
The salary for this job is competitive.
What are the working hours for this role?
This position is full time.
What are the main responsibilities of a Legal Administrator / Paralegal?
The main responsibilities include managing client matters under supervision, ensuring a high level of client care, and providing legal and administrative support to fee earners on their client matters.
What qualifications are required for this position?
Candidates should have knowledge and understanding of basic legal concepts from relevant legal education, equivalent work experience, or successful completion of the Paralegal Apprenticeship scheme.
What IT skills are necessary for this role?
Proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office suite and relevant practice and business IT systems, particularly Mattersphere and Aderant, is necessary.
What skills are essential for this position?
Essential skills include excellent typing skills, strong oral and written communication, logical and analytical thinking, the ability to prioritize work under pressure, attention to detail, and excellent time management and organizational skills.
What benefits are offered with this role?
Benefits include a hybrid working model, 25 days of holiday allowance with an option to purchase 5 additional days, a pension scheme, health cash plan, life assurance, income protection insurance, cycle to work scheme, and eyecare vouchers.
What is the hybrid working arrangement?
The hybrid working arrangement consists of 2 days a week in the office and 3 days at home.
Is there any specific typing speed required for this position?
Yes, a minimum typing speed of 35 words per minute is required.
Is there a closing date for this job application?
Yes, there is a closing date for applications, but please note that vacancies may close prior to the expiry date displayed, depending on the volume of applications received.