Private Client Paralegal

Full-service law firm with a reputation for providing an excellent and outstanding service to clients.
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced individual, paralegal, with at least 3 years’ experience in this discipline, to join their Private Client Team in Edinburgh dealing with a broad spectrum of work including wills, trusts and executries.
This role will involve regular client contact and the successful candidate should be committed to providing an excellent level of client care.
In addition to technical competencies, the candidate should also be able to communicate in a confident, clear and relaxed way and enjoy working as part of a close and well-integrated team.
Applications from individuals looking for part time hours would be welcome.
Key Responsibilities Include

• Provision of a quality service to clients in dealing principally with Executries, but also with the preparation of Wills and tax planning, preparation of Powers of Attorney, administration of trusts and guardianships and the financial affairs of elderly clients in permanent residential care.
• Be able to do the necessary accounts and to have an awareness of all tax implications in relation to Executries and Wills.
• Generate satisfactory level of fee income in accordance with set fee income targets, record all time and fee promptly during and/or on completion of transactions.
• Adhere to monthly fee earner certificate process.
• Keep up to date with developments in the law and regulatory requirements.
• Take part in regular departmental business meetings.