Parliament House Clerk / Court Runner

Job description

Kennedys Scotland provides full service litigation and pre-litigation support to Insurer and large corporate clients, advising on motor liability, employers liability, public liability, professional negligence, construction and medical negligence matters.

Key Responsibilities

• All administrative correspondence between Kennedys and the Scottish Courts
• Managing the Litigation/Motions Inbox
• Managing the diary for Court Timetables and Motions
• Collating Papers for lodging at Court (be it electronically or in hard copy)
• Collecting productions when required from the Court, Crown Office or other parties
• Such other related duties as may be required.
  
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Liaising with the Kennedys Scotland trainees to ensure holiday cover, as well as assisting with the development of their knowledge of the Scottish Court system.
  
  
  

General Duties

• Maintain the high standard of service offered to the Firm's internal clients and to assist in creating and developing the professional reputation of the department
• Understand and live by Kennedys values – approachable, straightforward, supportive and distinctive
• Be subject to varying degrees of supervision on a day-to-day basis
• Create and maintain professional and positive relationships with, clients, partners and employees
• Work in line with the Firm's Contribution Areas which are specific to role and level
• Maintain trust and confidentiality at all times
• Act as a Trusted Advisor by building relationships across business services to ensure a consistent approach and service
• Undertake any specific training as and when required by the HR Department, supervisor or Partners of the Firm
• Operate safely and considerately in the workplace.
  
  
  

This is a developing role and the job description is not exhaustive and may vary in line with changes in the team's objectives and Firm policy.

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Edinburgh

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English