Paralegal

CMS

Paralegal providing support in contentious and non-contentious legal matters at CMS. Involves document management, due diligence, and various legal document preparation tasks.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeEdinburgh • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills while managing multiple tasks and deadlines. Proficient in document management and legal processes, with a focus on leveraging legal tech and digital tools to enhance service delivery.

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Attention To DetailOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyLegal Tech Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Document ManagementDue DiligenceContract ReviewLitigation SupportDrafting Legal Documents

Soft Skills

Time ManagementTeam PlayerInitiative

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelAI Automation ToolsLegal Tech Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Paralegal QualificationDegree In Law

Industry Keywords

Data Subject Access RequestsIntellectual Property DisputesEmployment Tribunal CasesUndefended LitigationStakeholder Communication

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assisting with document reviews for data subject access requests and litigation disclosure exercises.
Supporting contentious workstreams — including intellectual property disputes and employment tribunal cases — by preparing hearing bundles and carrying out court process tasks.
Carrying out tasks to progress undefended litigation across Scottish and English jurisdictions, including letters before action, enforcement and recovery steps, asset traces, and negotiation of payment arrangements under fee earner supervision.
Providing support to fee earners with document management, due diligence and project-based work across a range of practice areas, including reviewing, redacting and preparing contracts and other legal documents.
Contributing to the preparation of first draft documents and client-ready materials under fee earner guidance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail is essential.
Organisational and Time Management Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously and to prioritise conflicting deadlines.
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary for interacting with lawyers, clients, and other stakeholders.
Team Player: Ability to work well in a team whilst using your own initiative.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Familiarity with Word, Excel, and other relevant software.
Legal Tech: A keen focus on leveraging digital tools to manage the full matter lifecycle — from instructions being received through to completion.
A hunger to learn new skills, including how to use new AI automation and other legal tech tools to support our evolving service delivery model.
A relevant paralegal qualification and/or degree in law would be beneficial but is not essential.
Any experience gained through a paralegal role, placement, internship or legal studies would be advantageous, as would exposure to legal processes, dispute-related matters, stakeholder communication or document management.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
Flexible, hybrid working policy
Generous bonus scheme
Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)
Holiday exchange scheme
Private medical insurance
Enhanced parental leave
Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.