This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding and friendly law firm, with the opportunity to develop your skills and further your career. We will offer a very attractive salary to the right candidate.
Department: Residential Conveyancing. Experience with Sasines titles, registrations and transfers of title would be a distinct advantage.
You must have extensive experience as a legal secretary or paralegal to apply.
About the Role:
We are a modern law firm specialising in domestic conveyancing, wills, Powers of Attorney and Executries. Our conveyancing team are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Legal Secretary / Paralegal to join their successful and growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to support our young team of Solicitors and paralegals, handling a broad range of residential property transactions.
We're looking for a special person to bring a depth of experience to our collaborative and supportive conveyancing team.
Key Responsibilities:
You will provide essential administrative and technical support to the Residential Property team, including:
Technical Duties:
* Producing, amending, and formatting legal documents with accuracy and efficiency.
* Proofreading and preparing documents.
* Utilising software like Scotlis, Lender Exchange, Denovo and other third-party platforms.
* Applying for property searches and liaising with providers.
* Preparing and submitting LBTT and Land Registration forms.
* Typing, dealing with correspondence, and liaising with clients/other side Solicitors.
* Managing fee earners diaries, booking and arranging appointments and meetings, organising mail and emails, photocopying and typing.
Experience / Skills Required:
* Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Paralegal in a Residential Conveyancing team.
* Excellent communication and multi-tasking abilities.
* Strong IT skills (Word, Excel and experience of a case load management system).
* Excellent spelling and punctuation.
* A positive, adaptable approach to teamwork and client service.
* Excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
If you are looking for a new opportunity with a firm who reward performance and value your experience, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time
Salary: Competitive salary according to experience
Benefits: Company Pension Scheme. Office closure between Christmas and New Year in addition to your annual leave entitlement.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Life insurance
Application question(s):
* Do you previous Residential Conveyancing experience as a Legal Secretary / Paralegal?
Work Location: In person