Conveyancing Paralegal — Aberdeen

We’re 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.

• Possesses excellent attention to detail and can demonstrate a commercial and practical approach to problem-solving skills.
• Genuine interest and enthusiasm for property work and can demonstrate technical understanding of residential property law.
• 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.
• A willingness to learn and a keen interest to develop an understanding of wider property-related issues.
• Provide direct cover for settlements and ongoing transaction work for Line Managers, Solicitor and paralegals within the team during periods of absence and holiday cover.
• Comfortable working to deadlines in a challenging environment and able to collaborate as part of a team.
• 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.

• Must be able to manage own caseload with minimum supervision of day-to-day tasks.
• Must possess strong organisational and administrative skills.
• An ability to identify risks/transactional issues and seek guidance from Line Managers.
• Possess an awareness of Professional Practice Rules relating to transactional work such as conflict of interest and accounts rules.
• Takes responsibility for ensuring compliance at all times on own case files to include 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 (as may be required) and sign-off.
• Carry out detailed title examination and reporting to clients.
• Preparation and reviewing legal documents related to property transactions.
• Conducting property searches of all types.
• Prepare completion statements and invoices for client & Line Manager approval.
• Preparation and submission of LBTT returns.
• Meeting with clients to deal with sign off documentation.
• Updating of transactional requirements on lender panels LMS/Lender Exchange and reporting to Line Managers for submission of CoT.
• Preparation and submission of Land Register applications.
• Closing of files and tidy up of 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.

• Possesses excellent attention to detail and can demonstrate a commercial and practical approach to problem-solving skills.
• Genuine interest and enthusiasm for property work and can demonstrate general understanding of property law.
• Excellent communication and drafting skills.
• Manage own caseload of purchase/sale transactions, executry, transfer of title and re-mortgage transactions.
• Maintain accurate records/files.
• A willingness to learn and a keen interest to develop knowledge and understanding of property issues.
• Comfortable working to deadlines in a challenging environment and able to collaborate as part of a team.
• 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. Our growth plans depend on having the right team in place, and your contribution can be instrumental to our success.