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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trainee to join our Scottish Professional & Commercial Risk (PCR) team. The role would be a two-year placement in our Scottish PCR team, based in Glasgow, which offers broad exposure to professional indemnity and construction work. The opportunity will see you provide support on construction-related matters (including both direct construction work and construction professional indemnity), as well as broader professional indemnity claims against a wide variety of professionals, including lawyers, accountants and surveyors. This is an excellent opportunity to join a national collaborative team where you will be supported and mentored by experienced Partners and a team of experienced lawyers, while building strong foundations in litigation and professional risk work.
Job Responsibility:
Assisting with the day-to-day running of files, including liaising with clients, insurers and other stakeholders
Supporting on litigation and disputes work, including liaising with counsel, experts and witnesses, reviewing and organising documents, preparing chronologies and summaries, and assisting with drafting correspondence and (where relevant) court documents
Undertaking legal and factual research and presenting findings clearly
Supporting client reporting and matter updates
Maintaining accurate records and working within established processes and case management systems
Contributing to knowledge sharing across the team
Requirements:
A genuine interest in litigation and the ability to articulate an interest in professional indemnity & construction work
Some experience working at a law firm, either in a Paralegal or administrative capacity
A completed Diploma in Professional Legal Practice and a 2:1 or above at degree level
High levels of organisation with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
Confident communicator skills with a client-focused mindset
The willingness to work flexibly across multiple areas of work
To be IT literate, with a good knowledge of Microsoft Office. Experience of a case management system is helpful
To be team oriented, with a willingness to share knowledge and support colleagues
To have a commercial perspective and understand client drivers