Executry Paralegal – Estate Administration (Fixed Term)

Brook Street; Dornoch; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The role is suitable for a qualified Executry Paralegal or a solicitor seeking a short-term consultancy, or an organised administrator with strong process-driven capabilities. Start date is December 2026, with 9-12 months duration and 3 full days per week on site.

Qualifications

• A qualified Executry Paralegal with experience handling executry and estate administration.
• Alternatively, qualified Solicitor seeking a short-term consultancy or fixed-term opportunity.
• Experienced administrator with strong organisation and attention to detail is welcome.
• Knowledge of Scottish executry procedures is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Administer executry and estate matters from instruction through to completion.
• Prepare legal documentation and correspondence.
• Liaise with clients, beneficiaries, financial institutions and third parties.
• Gather and review financial and asset information relating to estates.
• Assist with inheritance tax and estate administration processes.
• Maintain accurate records and case management files.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor deadlines and progress matters efficiently.
• Provide excellent client care throughout the executry process.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Client communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Executry Paralegal qualification

Solicitor qualification

Scottish executry procedures knowledge

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The role is suitable for a qualified Executry Paralegal or a solicitor seeking a short-term consultancy, or an organised administrator with strong process-driven capabilities. Start date is December 2026, with 9-12 months duration and 3 full days per week on site.