Job Description

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