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Private Client Paralegal - Glasgow (Hybrid Working)
£45,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

Beaumont Legal Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a highly regarded, full-service Scottish law firm to appoint an experienced Private Client Paralegal to join its established Glasgow team.

This is a compelling opportunity for a capable and commercially aware paralegal to take ownership of a varied and high-quality caseload within a supportive and progressive environment. The firm offers hybrid working, a competitive salary and a strong benefits package, alongside genuine scope for long-term career development.

The Role

Based in Glasgow, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality private client services, supporting the wider team while managing your own matters with autonomy and accountability.

You will be involved in:

Estate Administration

• Managing both testate and intestate estates from inception to completion
• Handling estates where Inheritance Tax is payable
• Preparing detailed estate accounts
• Liaising directly with executors, beneficiaries and third parties

Wills & Powers of Attorney

• Drafting simple wills and powers of attorney
• Advising clients sensitively and clearly on succession planning matters

Guardianship

• Managing guardianship administration files
• Preparing accounts for submission to the Office of the Public Guardian
• Drafting guardianship applications and renewal minutes

General Responsibilities

• Maintaining high standards of file management and regulatory compliance
• Managing your own caseload efficiently and commercially
• Meeting time recording and fee targets in line with departmental objectives
• Contributing to a positive client experience at every stage of engagement

About You

We are keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

• Proven experience within private client work, particularly estate administration
• Strong working knowledge of inheritance tax processes
• The ability to manage a caseload independently with minimal supervision
• Clear, articulate communication skills and a professional client manner
• A proactive, organised and commercially aware approach
• A collaborative mindset, balanced with confidence in your own capability

Please contact Michelle Beaumont in confidence for further information.
 
This career opening is one of several Paralegal assignments that Beaumont Legal Recruitment has exclusively been instructed to manage.
 
Beaumont Legal Recruitment partners with a diverse range of legal firms throughout Scotland, assisting with lateral hire appointments where confidentiality and market knowledge are key.

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