Vacancy Detail

Paralegal

Paralegal

Edinburgh

£competitive plus benefits

Valeco Recruitment are working with our exclusive client based in the heart of Edinburgh to recruit a Paralegal to join their established Residential Conveyancing team.

Our client is one of Scotland’s long standing and established firms who offer a dynamic and positive work force and I have personally recruited for them for over ten years and with their structure and experienced training team they are an enjoyable firm to recruit and work for.

Over the years they have had significant growth with offices throughout Scotland and to join them in their Edinburgh office is a rare opportunity.

The role of Paralegal is to provide a high quality legal advice and support to their clients in their Residential Conveyancing department.

What will your key duties involve?

• Lead meetings, taken instructions, explain documentation to clients and have documents signed

• Perform tasks relating to the conveyancing process including examining title deeds, preparation of legal documents, title deeds, settlements, post settlements etc.

• Land Registration

• Drafting of legal documentation

• Dealing with settlements

• Prepare Standard Security documentation and have a clear understanding of CML requirements

• Introduction to special types of property transactions

• Ensure the ledger is balanced to Zero immediately after settlement

• Cross referrals for your colleagues

• Keep CPD records up to date and comply with the compulsory CPD requirements

• Chasing aged debts

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients

• Handle client’s complaints

• Manage your own workload and deadlines

• Prepare detailed file notes and documentation

• Know the applicable Law within your own specialised area and ensure you are keeping up to date with industry news and any changes to legislation

• Exercise good judgement

• Follow and adhere to both internal and external regulations

To be considered for this opportunity we require the following criteria:

• Experienced in the property market and industry legislation and processes

• Formally registered with the Paralegal Society

• Professional and have exceptional communication and presentation skills

• Can work under pressure while remaining calm and professional always

• Have high work standards and can comply with Law and legislation

The offer?

• Competitive basic salary depending on your experience

• Pension

• Excellent holidays

• Training both internally and externally

• Career progression

Interested?

Please send your CV and covering letter for the attention of Valerie Cowan to be considered for this opportunity.

Valeco Recruitment do not register candidates over the telephone, you will if successfully selected be invited to register with ourselves face to face.

Location: Edinburgh | Salary: | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 31/07/2018