Executry Paralegal - VR/30893

Thorpe Molloy McCulloch Recruitment Ltd; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Join a highly regarded Private Client team as an Executry Paralegal in Aberdeen. This role offers an interesting and varied caseload within a collaborative, STEP-accredited team. With a competitive salary, benefits, and career development opportunities, it's an excellent chance to grow within a leading independent law firm based in Aberdeen City Centre.

This leading independent law firm with offices in Aberdeen and Inverness offers a powerful combination of in-depth sector knowledge and legal expertise rivalling any of the larger, national and international firms. All clients, from multi-national corporations to family businesses, receive a dedicated, expert and personal service. As an employer, the firm is large enough to offer good career development and opportunities, but small enough to appreciate the individuals in our team.

About the Private Client Team

As a Platinum STEP Employer Partner and one of the largest STEP-qualified teams in the North East of Scotland, they are continuously recognised and ranked in both the Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 guides. The team was also shortlisted in the Scottish Legal Awards 2024 as Family Law or Private Client Team of the Year.

The team operates a collaborative approach to support the development of colleagues and to encourage the strengthening of technical skills for all. The successful candidate will have a firm and varied basis upon which to develop their career within a friendly and progressive team that demonstrates a commitment to training and development. Professional and technical development will form part of the core responsibilities of this position.

What is on offer -

• A competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including contributory pension scheme, cash-back healthcare and more.
• Flexible working.
• Enhanced holiday provision.
• Active Social & Charities Committee.

Duties and Responsibilities

The busy team is looking for an executry paralegal to join them, based in Aberdeen. Working as part of the established team, the successful applicant will have access to an interesting and varied caseload. The ideal candidate will have experience in executry administration, and a paralegal or Society of Law Accountants in Scotland (SOLAS) qualification is welcomed, but not essential.

• Investigating assets forming part of the estate and gathering details of these.
• Preparing Confirmation applications and Inheritance Tax paperwork.
• Correspondence and communications with HM Revenue and Customs.
• Preparing executry accounts.
• Preparing other relevant documentation, including Deeds of Variation.
• Comply with the company’s GDPR requirements.
• Adhering to IT use policy.

Skills and Experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload, seeking advice when required.
• Accountable for meeting deadlines and maintaining appropriate communication with the client.
• The ability to work well under your own initiative, whilst also working as part of a team.

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