Position Type: Full Time or Part-time/Permanent
Aberdein Considine are looking for a Part Time or Full Time Paralegal to join our Private Client team in Stirling. The role will involve managing a varied personal caseload of Private Client work and supporting the Solicitors and other fee-earners within the team. The successful candidate will also carry out administrative functions.
Key Responsibilities
To attend to all day to day aspects of the administration of estates:
* Meeting clients to take instructions, including explaining the executry process generally
* Communications with other professionals, financial institutions and service providers
* Investigating assets in executry estates
* Framing estate Inventory and Inheritance Tax forms; meeting clients to explain and review same
* Realisation of estate assets, including obtaining payment of cash balances and transfer assets to beneficiaries
* Account to executors and beneficiaries
* Distribution of estates to beneficiaries
* Open communication with clients throughout, including provision of regular, unprompted updates
Preparing Wills And Powers Of Attorney
* Meeting clients to take initial instructions on Wills and Powers of Attorney
* Drafting Wills and Powers of Attorney in line with instructions
* Meeting clients to review and execute documents
* Identifying potential complexities and obtaining guidance from more experienced or senior colleagues as appropriate
Other Responsibilies
* Pro-active management of individual caseload
* Cross-selling of legal. property and financial services
* Supervising, supporting, developing and training of less experienced or qualified team memebers
* Working with partners and fee-earners to review existing policies, practices and precedents
Qualifications
Essential
* Standard Grades or equivalent in English and Maths
Desirable
* HND / HNC in Legal Studies / Services
* SPA registered Paralegal
* SOLAS or STEP qualification
Skills And Experience
Essential
* Competent IT skills
* Good communication skills
* Strong organisational skills
Desirable
* Legal office experience
* Experience in a client/customer facing role
* Experience of using case management software
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
* Exhibit a basic understanding of the executry process and succession law
Desirable
* Understanding of different types of financial products
About Us
Aberdein Considine is an award-winning law firm and this is a great opportunity to work in an innovative, challenging and rewarding work environment. We offer flexible and blended working in a progressive and supportive environment. In return for your hard work, you will be paid a competitive salary, receive an excellent benefits package and be part of a generous incentive and bonus scheme.
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