Legal trainee Work, Jobs in Scotland (with Salaries)

Trainee Paralegal
Chamberlain McBain —Edinburgh
- From £25,500 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
- Organisational skills
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Trainee Solicitor
Kee Solicitors —Aberdeen
- Hybrid work
Trainee Food Safety & Compliance Officer - County Buildings, Ayr - SOA12820
South Ayrshire Council —Ayr
- £33,945 - £36,737 a year
- Temporary
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
13h
Trainee Solicitor (Temporary) - REQ06346
North Lanarkshire Council —Motherwell
- £31,541 - £34,307 a year
- Temporary
- Annual leave
12d
Trainee Solicitor (Life Impact)
Thompsons Scotland —Glasgow
- From £25,950 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- Communication skills
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10d
Second Year Trainee or Qualified Solicitor
MS Solicitors and Notaries Public —Glasgow
- £25,500 - £26,500 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
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Lawyer
Ministry of Justice —Glasgow
- £50,001 - £60,001 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Lawyer
Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority —Glasgow
- £58,511 - £65,329 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave

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Chamberlain McBain —Edinburgh
*Client Communication:* Act as a point of contact for clients, providing updates and responding to enquiries in a professional and timely manner.
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Trainee Paralegal

Chamberlain McBain -
Edinburgh

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Job details

Full-time | Fixed term contract
From £25,500 a year

Benefits

Company pension
Company events

Qualifications

Law
Bachelor's degree
Legal drafting
Organisational skills
Time management

Full job description

Trainee Paralegal

Edinburgh | Full-time

About Us

Chamberlain McBain is a specialist paralegal firm with over 20 years’ experience delivering practical and effective legal services in debt recovery, litigation, and enforcement across Scotland, England, and Wales.

As a small, highly focused team, we offer a hands-on working environment where individuals are trusted with responsibility, encouraged to take ownership of their work, and supported to develop professionally. We value initiative, accountability, and a strong work ethic, and we are committed to helping our people build meaningful legal careers.

The Role

This role is ideally suited to a law graduate seeking practical, real-world legal experience in a fast-paced professional environment. As a Trainee Paralegal, you will be given early responsibility for managing aspects of live cases, supported by experienced colleagues.

You will be expected to organise your own workload, track case progress effectively, and communicate confidently with clients and external parties. This role offers significant scope to learn “on the job” and develop strong legal, organisational, and professional skills.

Key Responsibilities

Case & Project Management: Assist in managing a varied caseload, taking responsibility for tracking deadlines, progressing matters, and maintaining accurate case records
Client Communication: Act as a point of contact for clients, providing updates and responding to enquiries in a professional and timely manner
Legal Documentation: Assist in drafting and preparing legal documents, including letters of demand and court-related paperwork
Liaison: Communicate regularly with solicitors, clerks, sheriffs, enforcement agents, and other professionals to progress cases efficiently
Court & Enforcement Support: Support litigation and enforcement processes by ensuring documentation is prepared, lodged, and followed up appropriately
Prioritisation: Manage competing priorities and adjust workloads as cases progress
Independent Working: Take ownership of assigned tasks while working collaboratively within a small team
Charitable Engagement: Support the School Mock Court Project, promoting legal education and engagement with the profession

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

A Law degree or equivalent legal qualification
Strong organisational and time-management skills
Ability to manage tasks independently and see work through to completion
Confidence communicating with clients and legal professionals
High attention to detail and a conscientious approach to work
A proactive mindset and willingness to take responsibility

Desirable (but not essential):

Interest in debt recovery, litigation, or enforcement
Interest in legal education or outreach initiatives

Role Details

Location: Office-based (Edinburgh)
Salary: £25,500 per annum
Hours: 36.25 hours per week (full-time)
Contract: Fixed-term contract – 2 years

Please email your CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected]

If you have any questions, feel free to email us or call 0131 272 2799.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: From £25,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events
Company pension

Ability to commute/relocate:

Edinburgh EH6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

Bachelor's (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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