Conveyancing Paralegal

Date Posted: 24/10/2024

Location: Aberdeen

Job Description

Position Type: Full time / Permanent

Aberdein Considine are looking for a Conveyancing Paralegal to join our Aberdeen office. 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:

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

Essential

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.