Job Title: Executry Paralegal/Assistant
Primrose & Gordon, Dumfries, Scotland
Location: Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway
Generous salary offered commensurate with experience.
Employment Type: Full-time (part-time or part-week hours may be considered for the right candidate)
About our client
This is a well-established and respected law firm, proudly serving the people of Dumfries and Galloway.
From their Dumfries office, they provide a broad range of legal services to generations of families and local businesses. Due to continued growth, we are seeking, ideally, a Qualified Executry Paralegal or Executry Assistant to join our busy Executry department.
If, however, you do not hold a Paralegal qualification but you can demonstrate the relevant skills this would not be a barrier to employment.
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Executry Paralegal (or Executry Assistant) to play a key role in the smooth administration of estates. The successful candidate will work closely with solicitors and other team members on all aspects of executry administration, providing a high-quality, efficient and empathetic service to clients during an often sensitive time.
Key Responsibilities
- Handling all aspects of executry administration from initial instruction through to final distribution, under appropriate supervision.
- Taking detailed instructions from clients and maintaining regular communication with executors and beneficiaries, providing clear updates and guidance.
- Liaising with financial and government institutions, other professionals and third parties to realise and transfer assets and settle liabilities.
- Preparing key legal documents, including court applications for Confirmation and estate accounts
- Ensuring accurate file management, document production and maintenance of case management systems, including key dates and deadlines.
- Supporting fee earners with associated private client work, such as Wills and Powers of Attorney, where appropriate.
- Ensuring all work is carried out in compliance with relevant legislation, Law Society of Scotland rules and internal procedures.
About You
The successful candidate will:
- Ideally hold a recognised Scottish paralegal qualification or equivalent certification in private client/executry practice; although, we will consider candidates without these qualifications if you possess the relevant skills and are the right fit for the team.Have at least 2 years' recent executry or private client experience in a Scottish law firm (however, candidates with slightly more or less experience will be considered).Be a person of sensitivity and emotional maturity, able to support clients through often difficult and emotional circumstances.
- Be able to work collaboratively within a team.
- Demonstrate good administrative skills and sound legal knowledge of executry procedures, documentation and Sheriff Court Commissary practice.
- Be organised, attentive to detail and able to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and a professional, client-focused approach.
- Confident user of Microsoft Office and familiarity with legal case management systems.
Why You Should Join the Team
- We are a friendly, inclusive and progressive firm with deep roots in the local community.
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Opportunities available for career development and ongoing training.
Staff benefits including flexible working arrangements, workplace pension and a generous healthcare package.
Application Instructions
To apply, please apply online or send your CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability for the role and your preferred working patter to trish.jardine@hrgo.co.uk, or call 01387 468 325 for an informal discussion.
Equal Opportunities and Confidentiality
Our client is committed to promoting equal opportunities and to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. All client and applicant information is treated in strict confidence and in line with data protection requirements.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged. Please indicate your current notice period and whether you are seeking full-time or part-time/part-week hours. References will only be taken up following a successful offer.
