Private Client Paralegal

Our client is looking for a Private Client Paralegal

Client Details

A leading law firm

Description

* Support the firm in its intention to continually grow and develop the practice in all areas. * Strive to provide excellence of service to all clients. * Take a pro-active approach to the work carried out for clients and seek to build long-term relationships with them to develop a real understanding of their needs and environments. * Be alert to any problems experienced by clients and react positively to these. * Take responsibility for noticing client care problems and for solving these. * Work towards clear objectives in the twin aims of delivering and generating client work. * Take part constructively in the performance review process and undertake agreed training and development activities. * Adhere to office and compliance procedures including health and safety. * Dealing with Executries including all administration and accounting * Preparation of Wills and Powers of Attorney * Administration of trusts * Guardianships and the financial affairs of elderly clients in permanent residential care * Regular contact with clients by telephone, email and general correspondence * Keeping up-to-date with developments in the law and tax regulations * 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 * Quarterly review of all clients files for which are responsible. * Take part in regular departmental business meetings.

Profile

Skills Required: * Experience in a similar role * Methodical approach to work with good organisational skills and ability to prioritise * Able to communicate clearly, both in writing and in person * Good interpersonal and communication skills * Good IT skills * Able to work under pressure

Job Offer

A competitive salary, parking in Aberdeen city, competitive salary