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Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Paralegal to join our busy Court team. If you have 5+ years’ experience of assisting in the preparation and lodging of documentation in Court of Session Matters, and / or Sheriff Court experience, then please get in touch.

This is a varied role with lots of opportunities to gain valuable first-hand experience in a range of cases whilst working with senior fee earners.

Duties include:

• Provide support to lead Solicitor/ fee earner
• Liaising with internal and external clients by email, telephone and face to face
• Acting on behalf of the clients
• Drafting and amending legal documentation
• Dealing with ordering routine property searches
• Administrative tasks such as AML procedures and checks, opening files, file management and preparing bills
• Generally assisting partners and other fee earners on client matters

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role and dealing with the Court of Session
• Ability to efficiently manage your own caseload
• Experience managing purchasing and sales from start to finish
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally at all levels
• Demonstratable organisational skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and be able to time-mange effectively

This role will involve travelling to our other branches within Perthshire and a driving licence would be preferable.

Macnabs is one of the leading firms of solicitors in Perthshire, Tayside & Stirlingshire, and as we operate a fully hybrid working model, our staff are based all over Scotland. We have offices in Perth, Pitlochry, Blairgowrie and Bridge of Allan. But that doesn’t mean you have to live there. Our approach to hybrid working means that you can split your time between attending the office and working remotely and we believe that this model is an important element in our commitment to supporting a positive work-life balance for employees.

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to: hr@macnabs-law.co.uk