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    4. Trainee Licensing Paralegal (Corporate) Glasgow 2024
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    This role has great opportunities for growth and whilst it is a trainee position at the moment, the individual will require to undertake personal license training course and an accredited licensing paralegal qualification.

    Responsibilities

    • Drafting and lodging license applications for all types of licensing
    • Liaising with clients, licensing authorities (councils) and third parties before and after applications are lodged
    • Attending licensed trade and hospitality sector events where required, such as conferences, local events and similar
    • Keeping an action list, diary, list of current applications and principal license lists and ensuring they are accurate at all times
    • Assisting with billing and with Dataroom management
    • Typing and formatting documents using Word, Excel and Powerpoint including dealing with dictation
    • File opening and onboarding clients
    • Scanning, saving, and distributing incoming mail
    • Photocopying, scanning, printing, binding, filing, and archiving
    • Supporting the preparation of bulk documentation, files, and bundles
    • Assisting with ad-hoc departmental projects
    • Providing ad-hoc cover for reception and for other PA/administrative teams within the firm
    • Assisting with setting up for events/large meetings
    • Filing both electronic and paper documents

    What you will need to succeed

    • Experience not essential initially as a trainee – however a “can do” attitude is
    • Before progressing to a qualified paralegal there would be an expectation that you have demonstrated competence in licensing work
    • Good IT skills including Microsoft office packages and other IT resources provided by the firm
    • Good communication skills with the ability to liaise and work well with partners, fee earners, business support staff, other PA’s and clients
    • Excellent team-work and an ability to proactively ensure good levels of client service and care
    • An ability to demonstrate common sense and a methodical approach
    • Good presentation skills with an eye for detail
    • You will act professionally and be a representative for the firm
    • Enthusiasm, commitment, flexibility and a positive attitude to learning new skills
    • Ideally candidates should have National 5 (or equivalent/demonstrable ability) in English
    • A genuine desire to develop a Paralegal career

    What you will get in return

    You will be paid a salary which is competitive in the market as well as an excellent benefits package, you will also have the opportunity to liaise with senior stakeholders and build your career in a dynamic and energetic environment.

    Anderson Strathern are an equal opportunities employer. Our policy is to recruit, develop, nurture and retain a diverse workforce following the guidelines of the Equality Act 2010.