Trainee Conveyancing Paralegal
Trainee Conveyancing Paralegal - Aberdeen or Glasgow
Position Type: Full-time/Permanent
Aberdein Considine are looking for Trainee Conveyancing 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:
- Drafting legal documentation and exhibiting same to the buyers/sellers solicitor
- Meeting clients prior to legal settlement to sign the relevant deed(s)
· Ensuring all funds are in place by the client and lender prior to purchasing for clients. Also to ensure that net proceeds and the final mortgage redemption is paid immediately after the clients’ sale
· Registering dispositions and standard securities
· Ensuring that clients’ expectations are met at all times and are updated at all times
· Examination of title
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Some form of legal background at college or university level
Desirable
- Registered Paralegal qualification
- English and Maths at higher level
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Organisational skills
- Experience in customer service
- Communication and client facing skills
- Approachable nature with flexible approach
- Time management
Desirable
- Visual Files experience
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
KNOWLEDGE
Desirable
- Residential conveyancing procedures
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.
Application form
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