Paralegal, Real Estate (The Hub)

Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP; Glasgow; Presencial; GBP 24.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Profit Related Pay

Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

25 days holidays + 9 public holidays (

Birthday off

Tax Efficient Car Lease Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Wellbeing resources

Retail Discounts

Descripción de la vacante

Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP seeks a conveyancing assistant/paralegal to support its conveyancing teams across residential, commercial and agricultural/property finance transactions. You will assist with purchases, sales, title transfers, leases and security instruments, and handle LBTT returns and registrations.

The role involves drafting searches, submitting registrations at Registers of Scotland and Companies House, and preparing standard conveyancing documents with attention to detail.

Formación

• Paralegal qualification preferred.
• Knowledge of property law and transactions.
• Ability to understand and explain legal aspects of property deals.

Responsabilidades

• Provide transactional support to conveyancing teams (residential, commercial, agricultural) in purchase, sale, title transfer, lease and security transactions.
• Prepare and submit LBTT returns and registrations with Registers of Scotland/Companies House.
• Draft and instruct searches, prepare dispositions, loan documentation and related documents.

Conocimientos

Paralegal

Property law

Legal knowledge

Descripción del empleo

Morton Fraser MacRoberts (MFMac) is a leading independent Scottish law firm, known for combining deep legal expertise with clear, practical advice that helps clients achieve their objectives. With more than 480 people across its Edinburgh and Glasgow offices, including 72 partners, the firm provides a full range of legal services to businesses, public sector organisations, charities, individuals and families.

MFMac works with clients across the private, public and third sectors, supporting some of the UK's most recognisable organisations and institutions. Its client base includes the UK and Scottish Governments, Breedon Group plc, CALA Homes, Diageo, HSBC plc, the Ministry of Defence, NHS Scotland, Schuh, Skyscanner and SSE plc. Through its sector knowledge, collaborative approach and commercial focus, the firm delivers practical solutions to complex legal challenges.

Summary of Role

To provide transactional support to the conveyancing teams within the firm (residential, commercial, agricultural/rural, property finance, house builders) in connection with purchase, sale, title transfer, lease and security transactions and ancillary support services such as Land and Buildings Transaction Tax ("LBTT") returns, and Registers of Scotland and Companies House registrations.

Key Tasks

• Drafting and instructing searches and external reports.
• Carrying out searches on ScotLIS.
• Preparing and submitting LBTT returns.
• Preparing Registers of Scotland application forms and submitting applications for registration.
• Preparing cash accounts and invoices for purchase and sale transactions.
• Checking updated Title Sheets.
• Completing online registrations at Companies House.
• Preparing simple dispositions, loan documentation, discharges and other documents relating to a conveyancing transaction.
• Checking leases and preparing standard lease reports for clients and/or lenders.
• Interacting with other members of the Hub to ensure best service to the instructing teams.
• Act as an ambassador for the Hub and the services it provides to your colleagues as the opportunities arise.

Qualifications and Experience

• Paralegal or legal qualification would be preferred.
• Knowledge of property law.
• Should have a good understanding of a property transaction and associated legal aspects.

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

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 in your application. 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 offer a generous benefits package including:

• 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

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.