Conveyancing Paralegal

Simpson Judge; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Edinburgh is seeking a skilled Residential Conveyancing Paralegal to oversee property transactions and ensure compliance with all legal requirements. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience, exceptional communication skills, and a client-focused approach. This role offers the chance to manage your own caseload and contribute to a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in residential conveyancing.
• Confident handling your own caseload independently.
• Willingness to contribute to team development.

Responsibilities

• Manage communication with clients and stakeholders during the conveyancing process.
• Draft and prepare legal documents for transactions.
• Handle financial elements of property transactions.

Skills

Time management

Organisational abilities

Verbal communication

Written communication

Client-focused approach

Job description

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Residential Conveyancing Paralegal
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: up to 32k (DOE)
Firm: Legal 500

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented paralegal to join a leading team and take ownership of residential property transactions. This role involves managing all legal aspects of property sales, purchases, remortgages, and title transfers, while ensuring full compliance with the Law Society of Scotland, Council of Mortgage Lenders guidelines, and internal compliance procedures.

Role Overview

You will oversee conveyancing matters from instruction to completion, liaising directly with clients and third parties, and ensuring all legal and regulatory requirements are met.

Key Duties

• Manage communication with clients, lenders, solicitors, and other relevant stakeholders throughout the conveyancing process
• Take and process client instructions professionally and accurately
• Apply robust due diligence procedures, with a strong focus on fraud prevention and AML compliance
• Draft and prepare legal documents necessary at each stage of the conveyancing transaction
• Handle financial elements of property transactions, including reviewing lender instructions and related matters
• Complete all stages of the transaction independently, including post-settlement formalities and registration
• Maintain accurate compliance records and respond to internal and external compliance checks

About you:

• A minimum of 4 years’ hands-on experience in residential conveyancing
• Excellent time management and organisational abilities
• Confident handling your own caseload independently
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• A client-focused approach and a friendly, professional manner
• Willingness to contribute to team development and firm growth

If this is of interest, please get in touch with Rory Brand at Simpson Judge today for a highly confidential chat.