Private Client Paralegal, Tranent

Cullen Kilshaw Solicitors & Estate Agents; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cullen Kilshaw Solicitors & Estate Agents in Tranent is seeking an experienced Private Client Paralegal to join our busy team. You will handle a broad range of private client matters and support solicitors in delivering a high level of client service.

You will work closely with colleagues to manage executries, wills, Powers of Attorney, trusts, and related documentation, ensuring accuracy, compliance with Scottish procedures, and timely progress of matters.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Scottish private client procedures and documentation.
• Experience administering executries independently.
• Experience preparing wills and Powers of Attorney.
• Trust administration experience.
• Familiarity with legal case management systems.
• STEP qualification or willingness to work towards relevant qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the administration of executries and estates.
• Prepare wills and Powers of Attorney.
• Assist in the administration of trusts.
• Draft routine correspondence and legal documents.
• Liaise with clients, beneficiaries, financial institutions and third parties.
• Maintain accurate records and case management systems.
• Progress matters in a timely manner and provide exceptional client care.
• Collaborate with solicitors and support staff across the firm.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Trust administration experience

Education

STEP qualification or willingness to work towards relevant qualifications

Tools

Legal case management systems

Job description

Purpose of Role

We are seeking an experienced Private Client Paralegal to join our busy Tranent office. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive and expanding team, assisting with a broad range of private client matters and helping to meet increasing client demand.

The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues to provide an efficient, professional and client focused service.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the administration of executries, including taxable and high-value estates.
• Prepare wills and Powers of Attorney.
• Assist in the administration of trusts.
• Draft routine correspondence and legal documents.
• Liaise with clients, beneficiaries, financial institutions and other third parties.
• Maintain accurate records and case management systems.
• Manage files efficiently and progress matters in a timely manner.
• Provide excellent client care throughout every transaction.
• Work collaboratively with solicitors and support staff across the firm.

Person Specification

• Knowledge of Scottish private client procedures and documentation.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience administering executries independently.
• Experience preparing wills and Powers of Attorney.
• Trust administration experience.
• Familiarity with legal case management systems.
• STEP qualification or willingness to work towards relevant qualifications.

Key Skills

• Client-focused approach.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Effective time management.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Teamwork and collaboration.

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