Legal Assistant

Date Posted: 06/06/2024

Location: Banchory

Job Description

Position Type: Full time / Permanent

Aberdein Considine are looking for a Legal Assistant to join their Banchory office. The role will involve providing secretarial support to the Partner and dealing with client queries.

Key Responsibilities:

Preparing and issuing quotations and following up to achieve a successful outcome
Opening sale & purchase files on our case management system
Completion of client on boarding to include Money Laundering checks
Issuing Terms of Business
Submitting offers on behalf of clients
Producing missive letters
Keeping clients updated on their transaction
Meet with clients to take relevant ID/witness client signatures on documentation
Scanning relevant file documents onto case management system, sending out Deeds, closing and shredding files
Maintain paper files post settlement i.e. chasing outstanding documents, sending out documents to clients, Lenders and Solicitors and liaising with conveyancers regarding miscellaneous file matters
Dealing with clients within the office and on the telephone
Maintaining and dealing with LMS and Lender Exchange
Submission of files to our conveyancing hub and liaising with the conveyancing team throughout the transaction until settlement
preparing simple Wills & Powers of Attorney
Email & diary management
General admin and secretarial support to assist the Partner and solicitor

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

National 5 / Higher qualifications

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

Ability to prioritise workload
Excellent communication skills
Meticulous attention to detail
Experience dealing with customers / clients

Desirable

Knowledge of cashroom or accounting processes
Previous Conveyancing experience

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.