Paralegal

Service Care Solutions; Galashiels; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Care Solutions are working with a well-established Scottish law firm recruiting an experienced Private Client Paralegal to join its Tranent and Galashiels offices. You will handle a varied private client caseload and support solicitors and staff across the firm.

The role offers scope to develop expertise in executries, wills, powers of attorney and trust administration within a supportive team committed to high standards of client care.

Qualifications

• Previous Private Client Paralegal experience.
• Knowledge of Scottish private client procedures.
• Experience preparing Wills and Powers of Attorney.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Administration of executries, including high-value and taxable estates
• Preparing Wills and Powers of Attorney
• Assisting with trust administration
• Drafting routine correspondence and legal documentation
• Liaising with clients, beneficiaries, financial institutions and third parties
• Managing files and progressing matters efficiently
• Maintaining accurate records and case management systems
• Delivering a high standard of client care
• Working closely with solicitors and support staff across the firm

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Job description

Service Care Solutions are working with a well-established and growing Scottish law firm that is looking to recruit an experienced Private Client Paralegal to join its busy Tranent and Galashiels office. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive team handling a varied private client caseload, with plenty of scope to develop your experience further.

The Role:

You will support the team across a broad range of private client matters, including:

• Administration of executries, including high-value and taxable estates
• Preparing Wills and Powers of Attorney
• Assisting with trust administration
• Drafting routine correspondence and legal documentation
• Liaising with clients, beneficiaries, financial institutions and third parties
• Managing files and progressing matters efficiently
• Maintaining accurate records and case management systems
• Delivering a high standard of client care
• Working closely with solicitors and support staff across the firm

About You. you will ideally have:

• Previous Private Client Paralegal experience
• Knowledge of Scottish private client procedures
• Experience preparing Wills and Powers of Attorney
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities