Job Description

Position Type: Full-time/Permanent


Aberdein Considine are looking for Conveyancing Senior Paralegals / Paralegals to join our Aberdeen or Glasgow offices. The role will involve covering all conveyancing formalities in regard to sale, purchase and private remortgage transactions. The successful candidate will be required to work as part of a team and also ensure compliance with Law Society of Scotland, Council of Mortgage Lenders and Firm Compliance Procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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Communicating with banks, companies and other persons in relation to the conveyancing transaction Taking instructions from clients Protecting clients' interest at all times, while taking precautions against potential fraud and money laundering Drafting, collating and sending supporting legal and financial documents Dealing with financial aspects of a transaction Receiving and checking mortgage instructions from lenders and undertaking specific tasks Dealing with conveyancing transaction from conclusion of missives to completion Registration timeously of deeds Completing compliance requests and exercises in relation to transactions Anticipated case load minimum of 30 transactions per month #

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

Some form of legal background at college or university level

Desirable

Registered Paralegal qualification English and Maths at higher level Minimum of 2 years' experience of the Scottish conveyancing process

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

Organisation skills High degree of self management and initiative Communication and client facing skills Approachable nature with flexible approach Desire to play a key role in development of the team and services Time management

Desirable

Visual Files experience Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment

KNOWLEDGE

Desirable


Residential conveyancing procedures ID / AML Regulations

ABOUT US

Aberdein Considine is an award-winning law firm and this is a great opportunity to work in an innovative, challenging and rewarding work environment. We offer flexible and blended working in a progressive and supportive environment. In return for your hard work, you will be paid a competitive salary, receive an excellent benefits package and be part of a generous incentive and bonus scheme.