Our leading law firm client is looking to recruit a law graduate or legal paralegal to join their Smarter Working team as a Junior Legal Support Specialist
The role can be based in either the Glasgow or Edinburgh office.
Prior experience in a similar position is not essential, however, a genuine interest in legal technology, innovation, and process improvement is required. The role is ideal for someone with a methodical and organised approach, strong attention to detail, and excellent problem-solving abilities.
What you'll do
1. Act as the primary liaison between practice group stakeholders and the Smarter Working team across the project portfolio
2. Support the scoping, definition, delivery, testing, and successful completion of initiatives
3. Serve as a subject matter expert for key legal technology tools, supporting operational use and advising on appropriate use cases
4. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of product functionality, enhancements, and emerging capabilities
5. Contribute to the development of clear, user-friendly guidance materials and support the delivery of training
6. Monitor and analyse usage data and user feedback to drive continuous improvement
7. Support the piloting and firm-wide rollout of legal technology tools and products, including coordination of pilot programmes, testing, project management, and change management activities
8. Assist with the firm's process efficiency programme, including organising and preparing for project meetings, attending workshops, and drafting documentation, process maps, and toolkits
What You'll Need
9. Law graduate or experienced legal paralegal with experience working within a law firm
10. Strong interest in legal technology, including AI and emerging technologies, and their application to legal practice (prior experience in a similar role is not essential)
11. Proactive, "can-do" approach to problem solving, with openness to new ideas and continuous improvement
12. Keen to expand knowledge of legal practice and develop new technical and digital skills
13. Highly accurate and methodical, with strong attention to detail
14. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing
15. Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines
16. Experience working within a busy team environment and managing competing priorities
What You'll Receive
• Excellent salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working (50% minimum office based)
What's Next?
For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Susan, to apply via the link below.
Equal Opportunities
Cross Resourcing is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or age.