Paralegal

These are the criteria on which the short-listing and recruitment selection will be made.

Essential

Education:

A recognised Scots law paralegal or equivalent qualification. Law degree (LLB)would also be considered

Experience :

Demonstrable experience working as a paralegal or legal assistant in a law firm, in - house team, or public - sector organisation. Administration roles, internships or placements are relevant.

Experience drafting, reviewing, or managing legal documents and contracts.

Experience conducting legal research and summarising findings clearly

Skills :

Strong understanding of legal principles and terminology and willingness to develop expertise in contract, employment and property law as well as general commercial work.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

High attention to detail and accuracy in document handling.

Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines.

Strong organisational and record ‑ keeping skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systems

Excellent IT and digital skills, with confidence using and adapting to new systems and tools.

Attributes:

Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.

Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels.

Proactive, curious solution focused approach, willingness to learn and take ownership. A self-starter with a can-do attitude.

Motivation to build a career in an in-house environment.

Interest in working in an international, values driven organisation with a diverse global community.

Desirable

Experience working in a higher ‑ education, research, or public ‑ sector environment.

Knowledge of data protection (UK GDPR), FOI, procurement rules, or intellectual property.

Experience supporting dispute resolution or litigation processes.

Familiarity with international contracts or multi ‑ jurisdictional legal issues (relevant due to HWU ’ s global campuses).

Experience supporting insurance or risk ‑ management processes.

Training or certification in compliance, risk, or contract management

Interest in or exposure to employment law, property law or commercial contract.

At Heriot Watt we are passionate about our values and look to them to connect our people globally and to help us collaborate and celebrate our success through working together. Our research programmes can deliver real world impact which is achieved through the diversity of our international community and the recognition of creative talent that connects our global team.

Our flourishing community will give you the freedom to challenge and to bring your enterprising mind and to help our partners with solutions that can be applied now and in the future. Join us and Heriot Watt will provide you with a platform to thrive and work in a way that also helps you live your life in balance with well-being and inclusiveness at the heart of our global community.

Heriot-Watt University is committed to securing equality of opportunity in employment and to the creation of an environment in which individuals are selected, trained, promoted, appraised and otherwise treated on the sole basis of their relevant merits and abilities. Equality and diversity are all about maximising potential and creating a culture of inclusion for all.

Heriot-Watt University values diversity across our University community and welcomes applications from all sectors of society, particularly from underrepresented groups. For more information, please see our website https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/services/equality-diversity.htm and also our award-winning work in Disability Inclusive Science Careers https://disc.hw.ac.uk/ .

We welcome and will consider flexible working patterns e.g. part-time working and job share options.

Use our total rewards calculator: https://www.hw.ac.uk/about/work/total-rewards-calculator.htm to see the value of benefits provided by Heriot-Watt University.