We are working with a well established legal firm in Edinburgh who are seeking a Residential Conveyancing Paralegal in Edinburgh to join their team!
Within your role, you will be responsible for:
Acting for clients who are purchasing their new home from a housebuilder and also acting in the sale of their current property where applicable.
· Taking client instructions in a timely manner to ensure progression of missives within the required timescales.
· Attending meetings as taking notes as required.
· Ensuring that client files are kept up to date regularly with all correspondence and documents saved appropriately.
· Maintaining regular contact with, and sending weekly reports to, housebuilders agents to ensure that all parties are kept up to date on progress.
· Drafting legal documentation including reporting on title to clients.
· Dealing with all aspects of the conveyancing process in purchases and sales and, where applicable, re-mortgages.
· Dealing with post-settlement work where required although the support of a Conveyancing Assistant in this regard is likely.
Required Knowledge and Experience
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Excellent knowledge of all aspects of residential conveyancing.
* Ability to build relationships and seek out new Business Development opportunities.
Our ideal candidate would also
* Be a self-starter.
* Demonstrate high motivation and drive.
* Have a proven a track record working in residential conveyancing.
* Have excellent social and interpersonal skills dealing with clients.
* Will possess experience in making quick, informed decisions throughout the process whilst keeping clients up to date throughout.
* Take pride in producing high quality, accurate and timely information whilst maintaining personable and informative communication.
* Show excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Be able to work as part of a large team and contribute to the overall business aims.
* Have a pro-active forward thinking approach - the successful candidate must possess strong drive and willingness to succeed within a competitive environment.
* Possess strong organisational and problem solving skills.
Benefits
· A competitive salary with annual review and potential bonus award depending upon performance
· 32 days holiday a year (inc. Bank Holidays)
· Birthday off
· 3 x Death in Service Benefits
· Hybrid Working
· Membership of an occupational pension scheme
· Wellbeing initiatives and opportunity to access an online Health Provider
This is an exciting time to join us. Take the next step in your career and apply now
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