Paralegal, Housebuilders (0258) in Glasgow

Client facing paralegal role, dealing with new build plot sales and delivering excellent client care, within a busy House Builders team.

Key Tasks

• Conclude Plot Sale Missives – issuing pro forma missives adjusted to suit the particular plot sale deal and considering any adjustments sought by purchasing solicitors, all to point of conclusion.
• Issuing appropriate dispositions, shared equity agreements, and other documents relating to new build plot conveyancing transactions from a range of styles, to include consideration of any issues evident from builder's plot plan.
• Concluding Part Exchange Missives and examination of Part Exchange titles.
• Dealing with observations from purchasers' solicitors in relation to matters particular to a range of individual sites (covering issues like factoring arrangements, road bonding, planning conditions).
• Preparing cash accounts and invoices from set styles.
• Dealing with settlements – meeting the requirements of both the builder client and purchaser's solicitors.
• Carrying out post settlement administration and dealing with general enquiries/issues.
• Interacting with other members of the team to ensure best client service and with clients directly to ensure documents issued align with agreed sale deals.

Qualifications and Experience

• Conveyancing experience essential, ideally builder development related, including drafting, disposition/plan consideration, part exchange and shared equity.
• Must have a thorough understanding of a property transaction and associated legal aspects.
• Paralegal or legal qualification desirable but not essential.

Person Specification

• You have excellent communication skills, you are articulate, you communicate clearly, concisely and without any jargon.
• You enjoy working within a team and autonomously on your own initiative.
• You are personable and good at building and developing client relationships.
• You are confident and you have a strong belief in yourself and your own ability.
• You are committed to providing a good client experience and willing to put in extra time and effort when required.

Benefits

• Profit Related Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance for all employees (BUPA)
• Holidays starting at 25 days plus 9 public holidays (plus birthday off)
• Tax Efficient Car Lease Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Access to Comprehensive Wellbeing resources
• Retail Discounts

Here at Morton Fraser MacRoberts we believe in a positive work life balance and in an inclusive and friendly working environment. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome. We know that a culture of inclusion drives great results, and we’re committed to making sure all our people feel valued and empowered. If you need any adjustments or accommodations during the application process, just let us know. We will support you every step of the way. If you have a disability and meet the basic requirements for the role, we will guarantee you an interview. We operate our business on an agile basis reflecting the needs of our clients and our people to deliver outstanding client service. We will agree a suitable office/homeworking arrangement with all candidates. As signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, we recognise the value that serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. Please ensure you include any military skills and qualifications you hold when applying for a vacancy with us to ensure they are recognised during our recruitment and selection process.