Paralegal

About this role

Legal Secretary (Private Client) | Aberdeenshire

Salary: £35,000-£40,000 (DOE)
Hours: Full Time | Permanent

Are you an organised, detail‑focused administrator looking to develop your career within residential property law? Our client - a respected and well‑established legal firm - is seeking a proactive Private Client Legal Secretary to join their team in Aberdeenshire.

About the Role

As a Private Client Paralegal you'll play an integral part in supporting solicitors across a varied caseload. You'll prepare sensitive legal documentation, manage client communication and ensure files progress smoothly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and formatting a range of Private Client documents, including wills, powers of attorney, trusts and executry paperwork
• Typing and producing high‑quality correspondence and legal documentation from digital dictation
• Managing electronic and paper files, always ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Handling client enquiries with professionalism, discretion and empathy

About You

• Experience in private client
• Experience in a Paralegal role
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Able to prioritise and manage multiple matters at once
• Professional, confident and comfortable communicating with clients and external parties
• Discreet and trustworthy, with a strong understanding of the confidential nature of Private Client work
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable learning case management systems

What's in It for You?

• 28 days holiday
• Access to private healthcare
• Flexible working arrangements possible
• Progression opportunities

For informal enquiries, please contact (url removed)

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