Service Care Solutions Ltd
Location
Edinburgh | United Kingdom
Job description
Legal Assistant
Job Description
This Inquiry on behalf of the Scottish Government seeking a Legal Assistant to join their team and assist in the COVID-19 Inquiry investigation.
As a Legal Assistant, you will work alongside the legal council team to review and analyse a significant amount of evidence.
This is a unique opportunity to support a large-scale and high-profile statutory public inquiry investigating Scotland's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Key Responsibilities
- Working with a team of solicitors and Counsel to engage in a project to consider and analyse voluminous and complex evidence for use by the legal and Counsel team in their investigations.
- Carrying out other tasks required by the inquiry, including providing cover for the wider team of paralegals.
- Attending and participating in regular project planning meetings to discuss the project, as required.
Requirements
The ideal candidate for this Legal Assistant position will have:
- The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately and in line with legal requirements and the ability to prioritise, organise, manage, store and retrieve information effectively
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Excellent analytical and research skills and experience of using these in a legal context
- The ability to take accurate notes and action points of complex meetings
- Excellent attention to detail ensuring accuracy in all work undertaken
Qualifications
The company prefers candidates with:
- A Scotland Law qualified LLB or LLM
- Paralegal experience or the role would suit those with an LLB or in their final year of a Law degree.
- A good knowledge of Scots Law, the role would suit those with an LLB or in their final year of a Law degree
Desirable Skills
The following skills are not required but would be considered an advantage:
- Experience working as a legal assistant or paralegal
- High volume of documentation experience
- Analysis and have an eye for detail
- Working alongside legal council teams
If you are interested in this Legal Assistant position, please submit your application today by emailing:
[email protected] or call 01772208969.
If you know anyone interested in the post feel free to pass on the details as we offer a £250 referral bonus for any candidate placed.
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Salary
£158.13 per day
