Residential Property Paralegal

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Residential Property Paralegal to join their dynamic team in Edinburgh or Glasgow. This role is pivotal in ensuring smooth conveyancing transactions, working closely with clients and housebuilders. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a thorough understanding of residential conveyancing. This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits, along with the opportunity to thrive in a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you're driven and eager to succeed in a collaborative setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and knowledge of residential conveyancing are essential.
• Ability to manage transactions from start to finish is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Acting for clients in purchasing new homes and handling sales.
• Drafting legal documentation and managing the conveyancing process.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of residential conveyancing

Teamwork and client relationship management

Organizational and problem-solving skills

Job description

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Residential Property Paralegal, Edinburgh

Client:

Iconic Resourcing

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

Residential Property Paralegal

Edinburgh/Glasgow (hybrid working)

Permanent, Full Time

Competitive salary + benefits

Iconic Resourcing is excited to be recruiting on behalf of a leading Scottish law firm for a Residential Property Paralegal to join either their Edinburgh or Glasgow teams.

As a Residential Property Paralegal, you will play a key role in the conveyancing process, working with both clients and housebuilders to ensure a smooth and efficient transaction.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Acting for clients purchasing new homes from housebuilders and handling the sale of their current property where applicable.
2. Taking client instructions and progressing missives within required timescales.
3. Ensuring client files are kept up to date with all correspondence and documents appropriately saved.
4. Maintaining regular contact with housebuilders and agents, sending weekly progress reports.
5. Drafting legal documentation, including reporting on title to clients.
6. Handling all aspects of the conveyancing process for purchases, sales, and remortgages.
7. Assisting with post-settlement work, with support from a Conveyancing Assistant.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

1. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
2. Excellent knowledge of all aspects of residential conveyancing.
3. Ability to work as part of a team and maintain strong client relationships.
4. Proven track record of managing residential conveyancing transactions from start to finish.

Ideal Candidate:

1. A self-starter who is highly motivated and driven.
2. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build client relationships.
3. Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make quick, informed decisions.
4. Proactive and forward-thinking, with a desire to succeed in a competitive environment.

To apply for this role, please send your CV or contact Emma Pringle at Iconic Resourcing for a confidential chat and further details. At Iconic Resourcing, we understand that not all candidates will meet every single desired qualification or skill for the job positions posted on behalf of our clients. However, if you believe that you can add value to the role despite your experience looking a little different from what we've identified, we would be thrilled to learn more about you.

Iconic Resourcing is committed to partnering with clients who share our values of inclusivity and diversity. We work with many businesses that recognise the importance of creating a welcoming and respectful workplace for all employees. As an equal opportunities employer, we treat all applications fairly and equally. We act as both an employment business and an employment agency and are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments required. To view all of our Iconic Jobs across Scotland, please visit our website.