Residential Property Paralegal

JR United Kingdom; Livingston; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Scottish law firm is seeking a Residential Property Paralegal to join its team in Edinburgh or Glasgow. This full-time role involves supporting clients through the conveyancing process, requiring strong communication and organizational skills. This position promises a challenging environment for motivated self-starters looking to succeed in residential property law.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge of all aspects of residential conveyancing.
• Proven track record managing residential conveyancing transactions.

Responsibilities

• Acting for clients purchasing new homes and handling their current property sale.
• Maintaining regular contact with housebuilders and agents, providing updates.
• Drafting legal documentation and managing the conveyancing process.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Client relationship management

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

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Client:

Iconic Resourcing

Location:

livingston, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Residential Property Paralegal

Edinburgh/Glasgow (hybrid working)

Permanent, Full Time

Competitive salary + benefits

Iconic Resourcing are 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:

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

Required Knowledge and Experience:

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

Ideal Candidate:

• A self-starter who is highly motivated and driven.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build client relationships.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make quick, informed decisions.
• 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 are 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.