Position Type: Part-time/Permanent
Aberdein Considine are looking for a Paralegal to join our Edinburgh or Glasgow office. The role will involve providing paralegal support to the employment team across three offices. The successful candidate will handle a wide range of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters while carrying out on-boarding processes and handling AML requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Onboarding, preparing LoE and ToB, complete AML requirements
* Take initial instructions/information from clients, arrange time for MM or other team member to contact
* Draft legal documents: ET1s, ET3s, witness statements, schedules of loss.
* Drafting settlement agreements
* Submitting claims to ET
* Support non-contentious work: employment contracts, consultancy agreements, staff handbooks
* Contribute to marketing and business development – drafting and supporting at events
* Stay updated on employment law developments and share insights with the team
* Assist with creating style bank
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
* Law degree or equivalent legal qualification.
* Paralegal certification or relevant employment law training
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
* Previous experience in a legal setting preferable, not necessarily employment law
* Familiarity with tribunal processes and legal documentation would be helpful but again not necessary.
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
* knowledge of working in a legal environment
* knowledge of UK employment law and practice would be helpful but not essential
ABOUT US
Aberdein Considine is an award-winning law firm and this is a great opportunity to work in an innovative, challenging and rewarding work environment. We offer flexible and blended working in a progressive and supportive environment. In return for your hard work, you will be paid a competitive salary, receive an excellent benefits package and be part of a generous incentive and bonus scheme.