Role: Paralegal or Solicitor, Private Client
Place of Work: Glasgow, West George Street
Contract type: Permanent, 35 hours
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
Jones Whyte are looking for an experienced Paralegal or Solicitor to join our Bereavement team. We are seeking someone who can demonstrate strong case handling experience and interest in joining a growing department.
Successful candidates will enjoy a high level of client and team interaction - personally managing a varied and often complex caseload of work, while working closely with the responsible Partner in supervising the Solicitors.
The Role
Stephanie Hutton - one of our Partners, leads the Bereavement team which is comprised of an Associate, Senior Solicitors, Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and accredited Paralegals. Additionally, the team receives valuable assistance from highly skilled Legal Assistants providing administrative support. With Stephanie being dual qualified in both Scots law and English law, the work that the department undertakes is varied and services clients throughout Great Britain. Specialisms are encouraged, and we seek to cross-refer work from our complimentary departments to increase client loyalty.
The role offers the opportunity to work autonomously and with assistance from other experienced Solicitors and Paralegals, you will be able to be able to grow and develop professionally.
Candidates should be a strong team player with excellent communication and technical skills. We maintain a close working relationship with both our clients and a network of experts in relevant fields. The role presents an opportunity for the right person to develop personally and professionally within the firm through promotion and capability development.
Within our Private Client department, you will be working with a partner-led team of professionals who have a range of skills and expertise. We strive for high client satisfaction, which is a key focus for the entire firm.
Key Responsibilities:
* Handling a caseload with support.
* Managing testate and intestate estates and exposure to Inheritance Tax, Capital Gains tax and Income tax.
* Meeting clients both in person and on the phone/video calls.
* Working cases alongside other fee-earners and administrators.
* Reporting to the responsible Associate & Partner, while collaborating together in the growth and development of the team.
* Referring other work to other departments within the firm where suitable/required
* Actively participate in business development opportunities and support our Partners to continuously drive forward business opportunities.
Requirements:
* At least 1 year experience in a Private Client team/firm
* Comprehensive technical knowledge of managing estates.
* Diligent, hard-working, and committed to providing clients with the best outcome.
* Strong case management skills.
* Adaptability to both independent work and collaborative teamwork.
* Strong organisational abilities with efficient caseload management.
* Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate appropriately with both clients and peers at varying levels of seniority.
* Natural compassion and empathy - exemplifying kindness and care, particularly in all client interaction.
* A “can do” attitude.
Desirable but Not Essential:
* STEP Qualification.
* Dual Qualification in both Scottish and English Law.
Company Benefits & Perks
* Competitive Salary
* 23 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays. Including closing over Christmas & New Year.
* Holiday Loyalty Scheme: Earn an additional 5 days holiday.
* Buy and Sell up to 3 holiday days each year
* Company Pension Scheme
* Company Bonus Scheme
* Excellent Company Maternity and Paternity Benefits
* Hybrid Working
* Company Staff Referral Scheme
* Wellbeing Support
* Annual Company Day Out and Quarterly team nights/days out
* Early finish on your birthday