Conveyancing Paralegal — Aberdeen

We are looking for an experienced residential property conveyancing paralegal to join our friendly and busy Aberdeen team.

The role involves providing transactional conveyancing support to Line Managers and managing a delegated caseload of residential purchase/sale, transfer of title, re-mortgage, and executry transactions for new and existing clients.

• Possess excellent attention to detail and demonstrate a commercial and practical approach to problem-solving skills.
• Show genuine interest and enthusiasm for property work and demonstrate technical understanding of residential property law.
• Exhibit excellent communication and drafting skills.
• Manage own caseload of purchase/sale transactions, transfer of title, re-mortgage, and executry transactions.
• Maintain accurate records/files.
• Provide assistance to Line Managers on delegated property transactions.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and a keen interest in developing an understanding of wider property-related issues.
• Provide direct cover for settlements and ongoing transaction work for Line Managers, Solicitor, and paralegals during periods of absence and holiday cover.
• Work comfortably to deadlines in a challenging environment and collaborate as part of a team.
• Exhibit effective time management abilities to handle multiple tasks efficiently.

• Take responsibility for accurate time recording.
• Review monthly WIP reports and credit/debit balances and action accordingly.

• Manage own caseload with minimum supervision of day-to-day tasks.
• Possess strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Identify risks/transactional issues and seek guidance from Line Managers.
• Ensure compliance at all times on own case files, including the issue of Letters of Engagement, AML checks, and accurate risk assessments.

• Arrange for new files to be opened where required and ensure compliance with AML requirements.
• Negotiate missives to satisfactory conclusion and report to Line Manager for guidance and sign-off.
• Carry out detailed title examination and reporting to clients.
• Prepare and review legal documents related to property transactions.
• Conduct property searches of all types.
• Prepare completion statements and invoices for client & Line Manager approval.
• Prepare and submit LBTT returns.
• Meet with clients to deal with sign-off documentation.
• Update transactional requirements on lender panels LMS/Lender Exchange and report to Line Managers for submission of CoT.
• Prepare and submit Land Register applications.
• Close files and tidy up WIP, credit, and debit balances post-completion.

• Line Managers
• Partners and Fee earners in Private Client
• External estate agents and surveyors as required
• Central Services to include Billing, Credit Control, Cashroom
• Registers of Scotland, Revenue Scotland, LMS/Lender Exchange portals, Stewart Title/DUAL Asset, SEPA, First Scottish Searching Services

• Possess excellent attention to detail and demonstrate a commercial and practical approach to problem-solving skills.
• Show genuine interest and enthusiasm for property work and demonstrate general understanding of property law.
• Exhibit excellent communication and drafting skills.
• Manage own caseload of purchase/sale transactions, executry, transfer of title, and re-mortgage transactions.
• Maintain accurate records/files.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and a keen interest in developing knowledge and understanding of property issues.
• Work comfortably to deadlines in a challenging environment and collaborate as part of a team.
• Exhibit effective time management abilities to handle multiple tasks efficiently.

There are excellent prospects at Ledingham Chalmers for personal development, training, and progression in a supportive environment. This post comes with an attractive remuneration and holiday package as well as other bonuses, subject to qualifying conditions. Joining our team is a great opportunity to work alongside experienced and friendly professionals and become a valuable member of a thriving firm.