Private Client Paralegal

JMC Legal Recruitment; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading independent law firm in the North of Scotland as an Executry Paralegal. The role involves supporting a dynamic Private Client team, managing diverse cases, and providing tailored legal advice. This firm values professional development and offers a collaborative environment to boost your career further.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Excellent financial protection measures

Well-being considerations

Favorable holiday/leave entitlements

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Private Client work.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload efficiently.
• Strong communication skills with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Examine assets and collect relevant details for estate management.
• Draft applications for Confirmation and handle Inheritance Tax documentation.
• Compile executry accounts and prepare necessary documents.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Team Player

Organizational Skills

Job description

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Take this chance to join an independent law firm in the North of Scotland as an Executry Paralegal.

You will be working alongside leading, legal professionals in Scotland, with years of Private Client experience.

This firm offers a supportive, collaborative and friendly working environment, always ensuring your voice is heard and your professional journey is valued.

Firm
This award-winning, independent firm has offices across the North of Scotland, hosting a diverse client network spanning a variety of sectors.

It is well known this firm provides tailored advice and guidance to private clients. With its extensive expertise, the firm offers bespoke solutions that meet the unique needs of individuals and high-net-worth clients. This presents you with the opportunity to work with a successful firm known for delivering current, strategic advice to its private clientele.

They offer comprehensive services to their clientele, from national corporate organisations to family businesses, they cover it all. With 100+ years of building their client network, they have long-lasting relationships, giving you a chance to boost your network and understand the competitive and diverse legal market in the North of Scotland.

As a firm that values career development, they are committed to supporting their employees at every stage of their professional journey. They provide the tools and resources needed to progress. This is reflected in their team of Partners, a wealth of sector expertise and years of in-depth knowledge in their respective practice areas.

For a Private Client Paralegal looking to forge a reputable name for themselves in the North of Scotland and the UK, this is the place to continue to further your career within a dynamic, ever-growing firm.

Role
Working as part of an L500-ranked team, the successful applicant will support the established and growing Private Client team to service a dynamic caseload of clients. Variety of work creates a refreshing role where the Solicitor takes ownership of clients to provide a range of advice on asset protection, tax and executry administration.

Your main duties will include:

• Examining assets that are part of the estate and collecting relevant details
• Ensuring you comply with GDPR guidelines
• Drafting applications for Confirmation and handling Inheritance Tax documentation
• Managing correspondence and communication with HM Revenue and Customs
• Compiling executry accounts
• Preparing additional necessary documents, such as Deeds of Variation

Clients and cases are varied, meaning the role will provide the successful candidate with unrivalled practical experience.

This is a great chance to take your next step in the Private Client sector and join an ambitious, motivated firm that wants to help you grow your career.

The Ideal Candidate

• Is a strong team player who can also work independently with support
• Can manage a varied caseload with a range of clients
• Has strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with clients and colleagues alike.
• Has a good understanding of Private Client work
• Is well organised and can prioritise efficiently

What's on offer

• Join a friendly and motivated team in a growing firm with an esteemed reputation
• An opportunity to develop a reputation in Private Client work
• Exposure to top-tier clients and high-quality work
• Engrained culture of flexible working
• Excellent package including financial protection measures, well-being considerations and favourable holiday/leave entitlements