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A Large Scottish firm in Central Edinburgh is keen to bring in a Legal Assistant to join its busy, friendly and close-knit Residential Property team!
The Benefits
- Open and supportive working environment
- Determined to support and encourage career development offering excellent learning and development opportunities through the firm’s training academy
- Generous salary banding up to £30,000k
- Working closely with expert lawyers and specialist teams
- Opportunity for promotion as the business expands
- Office-based
The Role
Due to continued growth and expansion, the Residential Property team in Edinburgh is very busy and the team requires your support in helping fee earners with their busy caseloads of residential conveyancing files. You will assist with sales, purchases, transfers of titles, remortgages and discharges.
- Assist with the administrative elements for the opening of new clients including Client Load-up Forms, Letters of Engagement, Terms of Business and AML
- Finance administration associated with client transactions
- Produce reports and client information from case management system
- Request, prepare and order searches from Registers of Scotland and completing registration forms and LBTT returns
- Efficiently produce accurately typed and formatted documentation including letters, faxes, reports, articles, presentations and specialist forms and documents all in accordance with the firm’s format and policy, including dealing with dictation when required
- Co-ordinate and arrange travel requirements as and when required
- File management and supporting diary management
- Assist in reviewing and improving procedures necessary to ensure smooth running of the department
Experience You’ll Need
- Do you have a basic understanding of the conveyancing process?
- Have you gained existing experience as a Legal Assistant?
Interested?
The firm is keen to fill this role as soon as possible due to a recent increase in business, so please apply now!
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