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Private Client Paralegal

Michael Page
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 9 days
Location

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH13EG, Scotland

Salary

£30,000 - £50,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a leading law firm, is seeking a Private Client Paralegal with previous experience in a private client team.
  • The role involves administering trusts and executries, preparing wills and powers of attorney, and maintaining excellent client communication.
  • Candidates should possess strong organizational skills to manage a caseload and meet strict deadlines while ensuring high levels of client care.
  • The position offers a competitive salary along with superb benefits, reflecting the expertise required for the role.
  • A minimum of two years of relevant experience in administering executries and trusts is encouraged for applicants.

Our client is looking for a Private Client Paralegal

Client Details

A leading law firm

Description

  • You will have the opportunity to experience a wide range of work as follows:
  • Dealing with the administration of trusts and executries (including high value taxable estates).
  • Assisting in asset protection and capital gains tax mitigation in relation to trusts and executries.
  • Dealing with guardianship administration.
  • Preparation of wills and powers of attorney.
  • Keeping in regular contact with clients by telephone, email and general correspondence.
  • Working effectively with all members of the private client team including partners, solicitors, other paralegals, trust and tax accountants.
  • Maintaining excellent financial management of own cases.
  • The team is committed to maintaining expertise at the forefront of our field which may mean developing skills or being involved in additional areas of the laws

Profile

  • Previous experience of working in a private client team is essential. Candidates with experience in administering executries and trusts and drafting wills and powers of attorney are encouraged to apply.
  • Ability to manage a caseload and work to strict deadlines.
  • Committed to the highest level of client care and service.
  • Committed to taking personal responsibility to learn on the job and keep knowledge up to date.
  • Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Communicates in a confident, clear and relaxed way.
  • Adapts style of communication appropriately when dealing with colleagues and clients.
  • Ability to deal with competing priorities and tight deadlines.
  • Genuine interest and enthusiasm for private client work.
  • Case management and IT skills are beneficial but support and training in systems will be given.

Job Offer

A great salary and superb benefits

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