Residential Conveyancing Paralegal

Job Description

Role – Residential Conveyancing Paralegal

Location – Edinburgh

Salary – £32,000 – £40,000 DOE

Are you an experienced Residential Conveyancing Paralegal looking for your next opportunity? Do you want to join a growing firm with a strong reputation in the property market? Are you keen to develop your career within a supportive and collaborative team?

We are working with a firm that is continuing to grow its Residential Conveyancing team and is looking to appoint a Paralegal to join the team in Edinburgh. This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious firm offering legal, property and financial services, with a strong focus on delivering high standards and building long-term client relationships. You will be part of an enthusiastic and supportive team environment where collaboration is encouraged and individual contribution is valued. This role offers a strong platform for progression within a well-established and expanding business.

The Role

The successful candidate will manage their own caseload while supporting clients through all aspects of the residential conveyancing process.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting for clients purchasing new homes from housebuilders, as well as handling related sales where applicable
• Taking client instructions and progressing missives within required timescales
• Attending meetings and taking notes where required
• Ensuring all client files are kept up to date with accurate documentation and correspondence
• Maintaining regular contact with housebuilders and agents, providing updates and weekly reports
• Drafting legal documentation and reporting on title to clients
• Managing all aspects of conveyancing transactions including purchases, sales and remortgages
• Supporting post-settlement work where required

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience within residential conveyancing
• Strong knowledge of the full conveyancing process
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage your own caseload and meet deadlines
• Experience working collaboratively within a team environment

The ideal candidate will also

• Be a self-starter with a proactive and organised approach
• Demonstrate strong motivation and drive
• Build effective relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Take pride in producing accurate and high-quality work
• Be confident making informed decisions and keeping clients updated
• Possess strong organisational and problem solving skills
• Show an interest in contributing to business development activity

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary with annual review and potential performance bonus
• 32 days holiday including bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Hybrid working
• Access to wellbeing initiatives and online health support
• Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious firm

Interested? Please apply via the Apply Now option to be considered for the role.