Location: Glasgow or Edinburgh

The role

CMS is looking for an experienced Litigation Paralegal / Senior Paralegal to join our Legal Services Unit. This is a varied opportunity within our centralised paralegal team, with a strong focus on intellectual property litigation and support for a range of high-profile clients.

Key responsibilities

• Support Scottish Court of Session and English litigation processes, particularly undefended actions
• Prepare letters before action, court paperwork and productions
• Progress matters through the court process and support enforcement and recovery activity
• Manage caseflow, deadlines and direct communication with debtors or defendants
• Negotiate payment arrangements in line with client instructions
• Carry out investigations including asset tracing, property ownership searches and insolvency checks
• Provide additional support on document management, due diligence and project-based client work
What we’re looking for
• Previous litigation experience, ideally in debt recovery or a similar environment
• Experience of the Scottish Court of Session or English court process would be advantageous
• Confidence managing your own caseload and handling direct telephone contact with debtors or defendants
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and time management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive, team-oriented approach and confidence using Microsoft Office and legal technology

Desirable

A relevant paralegal qualification and/or a law degree would be beneficial, but is not essential.

What’s in it for you

We want to reward you today and help you plan for tomorrow. We appreciate that everyone is different, therefore we have designed a benefits system that offers choice and flexibility based on individual needs and lifestyles. To name a few, these include:

•  Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
•  Flexible, hybrid working policy
•  Generous bonus scheme
•  Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)
•  Holiday exchange scheme
•  Private medical insurance
•  Enhanced parental leave
•  Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

If you would like to read more information regarding our range of benefits, please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website.

To apply please do so via this link - Litigation Paralegal - Glasgow/ Edinburgh