Trainee Licensing Paralegal - Corporate

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.

You may be responsible for

• 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.