Legal Assistant
Aberdein Considine, Edinburgh
Legal Assistant
Salary Not Specified
Aberdein Considine, Edinburgh
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 26 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: a0a179b92d4d4be18e10c3d10f9c43c4
Full Job Description
Aberdein Considine are looking for a Legal Assistant to join their Elm Row office in Edinburgh. The role will involve providing secretarial support to the Partner and dealing with client queries,
- Preparing and issuing quotations and following up to achieve a successful outcome
- Opening sale & purchase files on our case management system
- Completion of client on boarding to include Money Laundering checks
- Issuing Terms of Business
- Negotiating and submitting offers on behalf of clients
- Producing missive letters
- Keeping clients updated on their transaction
- Meet with clients to take relevant ID/witness client signatures on documentation
- Scanning relevant file documents onto case management system, sending out Deeds, closing and shredding files
- Chasing outstanding documents, sending out documents to clients, Lenders and Solicitors and liaising with conveyancers regarding miscellaneous file matters
- Dealing with clients within the office and on the telephone
- Maintaining and dealing with LMS and Lender Exchange
- Submission of files to our conveyancing hub and liaising with the conveyancing team throughout the transaction until settlement
- Email & diary management
- General administration and secretarial support to assist the Senior Associate / Partner
Essential - Ability to prioritise workload
- Confidentiality
- Excellent communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Experience dealing with customers / clients Desirable
- Knowledge of cashroom processes
- Previous Conveyancing experience KNOWLEDGE Desirable
- Knowledge of conveyancing transaction processes APTITUDES
- Ability to work on own initiative
- A good understanding of conveyancing procedures
Aberdein Considine is an award-winning law firm and this is a great opportunity to work in an innovative, challenging and rewarding work environment. We offer flexible and blended working in a progressive and supportive environment. In return for your hard work, you will be paid a competitive salary, receive an excellent benefits package and be part of a generous incentive and bonus scheme.
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