Residential Conveyancing Paralegal

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